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How to get fromCalifornia to Chattanoogaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or 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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  1. 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 plane SAN - CHA
    7h 39m
    $124–482

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus bus
    47h 15m
    $432–649

  3. Train, bus via New Orleans

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus bus
    2d 10h
    $1,240–1,888

  4. Drive  2,091.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Chattanoogacar car 2,091.9 mi
    33h 42m
    $382–552

  5. Fly Long Beach Airport to Nashville, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane LGB - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus bus
    8h 56m
    $254–928

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Nashville, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane SAN - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus bus
    8h 37m
    $216–492

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Nashville, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane LAX - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus bus
    8h 51m
    $251–400

  8. 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 plane SAN - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus bus
    8h 43m
    $266–482

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane LAX - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus bus
    8h 56m
    $271–430

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus bus
    2d 19h
    $1,455–2,220

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

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,846.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) every 3 hours. 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.

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