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

The cheapest way to get from California to Flint is to fly and bus which costs $130 - $390 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Flint is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $190 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between California and Flint?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Flint. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Flint via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

Is there a direct train between California and Flint?

No, there is no direct train from California to Flint station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from California to Flint?

The distance between California and Flint is 1962 miles. The road distance is 2276 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Flint without a car is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $650 - $1,500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from California to Flint, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Flint bus from?

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

Where do I catch the California to Flint train from?

California to Flint train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train, bus or fly from California to Flint?

The best way to get from California to Flint is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $190 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 1h, you could also bus, which costs $400 - $750 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the California to Flint bus arrive?

California to Flint bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between California and Flint?

Flint is 3h ahead of California. It is currently 11:25 PM in California and 2:25 AM in Flint.

Where does the California to Flint train arrive?

California to Flint train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from California to Flint?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Flint is 2276 miles. It takes approximately 35h 39m to drive from California to Flint.

How do I get a train ticket from California to Flint?

Book your California to Flint train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from California to Flint?

Book your California to Flint bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Flint?

There are 55+ hotels available in Flint.

California to Flint - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from California to Flint by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly San Diego International Airport to Bishop International Airport
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane SAN - FNT
7h 51m
$192–795
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane LAX - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
9h 36m
$139–390
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
2d 1h
$671–1,456
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Flintbus
2d 6h
$403–737
Drive 2,262.8 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Flintcar 2,262.8 mi
35h 39m
$413–597
Fly San Diego International Airport to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SAN - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
9h 24m
$184–822
Fly Sacramento International Airport to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Detroit (DTW)plane SMF - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
9h 26m
$183–770
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane SFO - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
9h 56m
$141–580

California to Flint by train (Amtrak)

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2d 1hAverage Duration

$671Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from California to Flint.

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Distance: 1,950.5 mi
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between California, USA and Flint, MI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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