There are 7 ways to get from California to Mobile by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane SNA - MOB
6h 43m$202–652Fly from San Diego International Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane SAN - MOB
7h 34m$128–475Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Mobilebus
44h 29m$387–567Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Statrain Amtrak Mardi Gras Service / ...
2d 1h$1,127–1,803Drive 1,974.4 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Mobilecar 1,974.4 mi
31h 53m$361–521Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane LAX - MOB
7h 45m$133–483Fly from Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane SMF - MOB
8h 4m$152–593
California to Mobile by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Mobile is to fly which costs $120 - $480 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from California to Mobile is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $200 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Mobile. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Mobile via Ft Worth Bus Station and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from California to Mobile. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Mobile Amtrak Sta via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between California and Mobile is 1774 miles. The road distance is 1986 miles.
The best way to get from California to Mobile without a car is to bus which takes 44h 29m and costs $380 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from California to Mobile, including transfers.
California to Mobile bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Mobile train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Mobile is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $200 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $600 and takes 44h 29m, you could also train, which costs $1,100 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 1h.
What companies run services between California, USA and Mobile, AL, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Mobile via Ft Worth Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 44h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Mobile Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Mobile Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Mobile Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Mobile Regional Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Mobile Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1,100–1,700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $250–380
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Mobile
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Booking & Getting There
California to Mobile bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Ft Worth Bus Station.
Mobile is 2h ahead of California. It is currently 8:30 AM in California and 10:30 AM in Mobile.
California to Mobile train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Mobile is 1986 miles. It takes approximately 31h 53m to drive from California to Mobile.
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