What is the cheapest way to get from California to Chattanooga?

The cheapest way to get from California to Chattanooga is to fly and bus which costs $210 - $350 and takes 8h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Chattanooga?

The fastest way to get from California to Chattanooga is to fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $120 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between California and Chattanooga?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Chattanooga. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Groome Transportation Chattanooga via Dallas Bus Station, Greyhound Station - Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S and Nashville Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 15m.

How far is it from California to Chattanooga?

The distance between California and Chattanooga is 1858 miles. The road distance is 2104.1 miles.

How do I travel from California to Chattanooga without a car?

The best way to get from California to Chattanooga without a car is to bus which takes 47h 15m and costs $390 - $650.

How long does it take to get from California to Chattanooga?

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from California to Chattanooga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Chattanooga bus from?

California to Chattanooga bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Bus or fly from California to Chattanooga?

The best way to get from California to Chattanooga is to fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $120 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $390 - $650 and takes 47h 15m.

Where does the California to Chattanooga bus arrive?

California to Chattanooga bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.

What is the time difference between California and Chattanooga?

Chattanooga is 3h ahead of California. It is currently 11:43 AM in California and 2:43 PM in Chattanooga.

Can I drive from California to Chattanooga?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Chattanooga is 2104 miles. It takes approximately 33h 42m to drive from California to Chattanooga.

Where can I stay near Chattanooga?

There are 402+ hotels available in Chattanooga.

California to Chattanooga - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from California to Chattanooga by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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Fly San Diego International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
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1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane SAN - CHA
7h 43m
$124–502
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
47h 15m
$391–603
Train, bus via New Orleans
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
2d 10h
$633–1,337
Drive 2,091.9 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Chattanoogacar 2,091.9 mi
33h 42m
$382–552
Fly Long Beach Airport to Nashville, bus
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Nashville (BNA)plane LGB - BNA
2. Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
8h 56m
$284–1,078
Fly San Diego International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane SAN - ATL
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
8h 36m
$266–492
Fly San Diego International Airport to Nashville, bus
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Nashville (BNA)plane SAN - BNA
2. Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
8h 37m
$216–572
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Nashville, bus
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nashville (BNA)plane LAX - BNA
2. Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
8h 51m
$251–410
Fly Sacramento International Airport to Nashville, bus
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Nashville (BNA)plane SMF - BNA
2. Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
8h 44m
$215–350
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
2d 19h
$718–1,552

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) flights

120Weekly Planes

7h 26mAverage Duration

$107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,846.9 mi
Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between California, USA and Chattanooga, TN, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Chattanooga via Dallas Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Greyhound Station - Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S, Nashville International Airport, Nashville Airport, and Groome Transportation Chattanooga in around 47h 15m.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Nashville

Ave. Duration: 3h 50m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $220–1,000

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Nashville via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 6h 12m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $230–1,000

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Nashville via Denver

Ave. Duration: 6h 37m
When: Monday to Saturday
Estimated price: $230–1,100

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Nashville via Houston Hobby Apt

Ave. Duration: 6h 42m
When: Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: $250–1,100

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Nashville via Austin

Ave. Duration: 6h 45m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $240–1,100

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Nashville via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 7h
When: Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: $230–1,100

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt

Ave. Duration: 6h 2m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $140–650

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via St. Louis

Ave. Duration: 6h
When: Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: $140–650

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 6h
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $130–600

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Nashville

Ave. Duration: 6h 5m
When: Monday to Saturday
Estimated price: $140–600

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Nashville

Ave. Duration: 3h 53m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110–550

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Nashville via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 6h 27m
When: Saturday to Wednesday
Estimated price: $110–550

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Nashville via Albuquerque

Ave. Duration: 5h 55m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $110–550

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Nashville via San Antonio

Ave. Duration: 6h 25m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $120–550

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Nashville

Ave. Duration: 3h 53m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $120–550

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Nashville via Kansas City

Ave. Duration: 5h 40m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $120–550

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Nashville via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 5h 50m
When: Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $120–550

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Nashville

Ave. Duration: 4h
When: Every day
Estimated price: $140–650

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Nashville via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 6h 30m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $150–650

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Nashville via Kansas City

Ave. Duration: 6h 5m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $140–650

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Nashville via Denver

Ave. Duration: 6h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $140–650

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Nashville via Austin

Ave. Duration: 6h 30m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $160–700

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Nashville via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 6h 45m
When: Monday and Tuesday
Estimated price: $160–700

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