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How to get fromCalifornia to Fort Wayneby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from California to Fort Wayne by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane SAN - FWA
    8h 24m
    $178–650

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, INbus bus Chicago
    2d 1h
    $729–1,522

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Ft Wayne Citilink Central Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $344–649

  4. Drive 2,147.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Fort Waynecar car 2,147.9 mi
    34h 27m
    $392–567

California to Fort Wayne by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$729Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,863.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between California, USA and Fort Wayne, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Coldwater at Essex via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station, and Central Station - Bay A in around 2d 1h.

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