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 Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane SMF - SGF
6h 44m$298–1,323Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
cheapest- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane SNA - SGF
9h 27m$242–1,126Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus Jefferson 121
40h 2m$430–1,012Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus Greyhound US1210
40h 5m$270–550Drive 1,594.5 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Springfieldcar 1,594.5 mi
25h 16m$291–421Fly from San Diego International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane SAN - SGF
7h 4m$318–1,425Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane FAT - SGF
8h 1m$297–1,321
California to Springfield by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Springfield is to bus which costs $270 - $550 and takes 40h 5m.
The fastest way to get from California to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $290 - $1,400.
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 1561 miles. The road distance is 1603.8 miles.
The best way to get from California to Springfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 40h 2m and costs $430 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 6h 44m 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 44m and costs $290 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $550 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 3:06 PM in California and 5:06 PM in Springfield.
What companies run services between California, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Center twice daily. Tickets cost $270–550 and the journey takes 40h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,600
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,800
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,700
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,500
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,500
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,800
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–1,800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–1,900
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,400
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
- $400–950
- 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
- $270–550
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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