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

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There are 8 ways to get from Maine to California by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Portland to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PWM - SAN
    9h 4m
    $412–1,696

  2. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BOS - LAX
    11h 15m
    $171–597

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 22h
    $743–1,799

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 23h
    $538–1,034

  5. Drive 3,035.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Los Angelescar car 3,035.5 mi
    2d 2h
    $554–801

  6. Fly Portland to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane PWM - FAT
    9h 56m
    $367–1,509

  7. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BOS - SAN
    10h 35m
    $306–1,239

  8. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BOS - SMF
    10h 55m
    $316–1,338

Maine to California by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$743Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Maine, USA and California, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Los Angeles Union Station via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, South Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 23h.

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