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How to get fromCalifornia to Spokaneby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from California to Spokane by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SMF - GEG
    3h 55m
    $54–285

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Las Vegasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas to 3988 W Chinden - Boisebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Boise to Spokanebus bus
    31h 33m
    $259–407

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain train Empire Builder
    38h 21m
    $859–1,331

  4. Drive  1,175 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Spokanecar car 1,175 mi
    21h 38m
    $215–310

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane OAK - GEG
    4h 15m
    $62–298

  6. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SJC - GEG
    4h 23m
    $58–298

  7. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SFO - GEG
    4h 39m
    $58–255

  8. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane LAX - GEG
    4h 59m
    $390–425

  9. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SAN - GEG
    4h 57m
    $60–287

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus FlixBus 2184 / ...
    38h 34m
    $709–1,091

California to Spokane by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration31h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$259Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 668.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between California, USA and Spokane, WA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Spokane via Las Vegas, 3988 W Chinden - Boise, W Chinden Blvd & W 39th St SWC, Boise Airport, and Boise in around 31h 33m.

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