There are 7 ways to get from California to Springfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport
best- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)FAT - SGF
6h 42m$167–722Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit CenterGreyhound US1210
40h 5m$120–300Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas CitySouthwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City to SpringfieldJefferson 121
39h 58m$244–1,083Drive 1,594.4 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Springfield1,594.4 mi
25h 12m$291–421Fly from Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)SMF - SGF
6h 47m$158–673Fly from San Diego International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)SAN - SGF
6h 49m$158–675Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)SNA - SGF
9h 22m$132–576
California to Springfield by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Springfield is to bus which costs $120 - $300 and takes 40h 5m.
The fastest way to get from California to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $160 - $750.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at Springfield CU Transit Center. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40h 5m.
The distance between California and Springfield is 1470 miles. The road distance is 1603.7 miles.
The best way to get from California to Springfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 39h 58m and costs $240 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from California to Springfield, including transfers.
California to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
The best way to get from California to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $300 and takes 40h 5m.
California to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield CU Transit Center station.
Springfield is 2h ahead of California. It is currently 11:37 PM in California and 1:37 AM in Springfield.
What companies run services between California, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Center twice daily. Tickets cost $120–300 and the journey takes 40h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Phoenix, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Los Angeles, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 22m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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