There are 6 ways to get from California to Yuma by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma AmtrakTexas Eagle / ...
5h 47m$55–380Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Yuma County Area TransitFlixBus 2054
6h 54m$47–162Drive 269.4 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Yuma269.4 mi
4h 28m$50–71Fly San Diego International Airport to Yuma International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)SAN - YUM
5h 56m$74–427Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Imperial County Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)LAX - IPL
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transit
5h 44m$117–272Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transit
7h 45m$126–333
California to Yuma by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Yuma is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from California to Yuma is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from California to Yuma. However, there are services departing from Main / 1st and arriving at Yuma County Area Transit via Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Yuma Amtrak. Services depart six times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between California and Yuma is 251 miles. The road distance is 271 miles.
The best way to get from California to Yuma without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $55 - $380.
The train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtrak takes 5h 47m including transfers and departs six times a week.
California to Yuma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.
California to Yuma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Yuma is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $55 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $170 and takes 6h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $430 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Yuma, AZ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtrak 6 times a week. Tickets cost $55–380 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Yuma County Area Transit 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–160 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Yuma International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Imperial County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $10–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
California to Yuma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Yuma County Area Transit station.
Yuma is 1h ahead of California. It is currently 9:18 PM in California and 10:18 PM in Yuma.
California to Yuma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Yuma Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Yuma is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from California to Yuma.
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