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How to get fromCalifornia to Springfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeSAN - SPI
    8h 8m
    $226–972

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    43h
    $164–302

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SpringfieldbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    43h 22m

  4. Drive 1,863.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Springfieldcar1,863.2 mi
    30h 38m
    $340–492

  5. Fly San Diego International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeSAN - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    8h 6m
    $384–543

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeLAX - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    8h 19m
    $261–568

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeSMF - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    8h 19m
    $233–1,061

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeBUR - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    8h 23m
    $396–865

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeSFO - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    8h 47m
    $191–821

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to SpringfieldtrainTexas Eagle
    2d 10h
    $210–400

California to Springfield by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration43hAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between California, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 43h.

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