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How to get fromKalamazoo to Californiaby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from Kalamazoo to California by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane GRR - SNA
    9h 5m
    $373–1,494

  2. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    9h 24m
    $198–802

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    46h 48m
    $639–1,484

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $374–771

  5. Drive 2,141.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kalamazoo to Los Angelescar car 2,141.9 mi
    33h 43m
    $391–565

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    8h 56m
    $303–1,294

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    9h 15m
    $213–844

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    9h 8m
    $311–804

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    9h 9m
    $353–1,493

  10. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    9h 21m
    $317–1,295

  11. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 12m
    $301–1,203

Kalamazoo to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration46h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$639Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and California, USA?

You can take a train from Kalamazoo to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 46h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 3h.

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