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How to get fromMcLean to CaliforniaBy plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 12 ways to get from McLean to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IAD - SAN
    7h 39m
    $235–1,013

  2. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IAD - SFO
    8h 19m
    $153–621

  3. Train via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 16h
    $762–1,768

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 17h
    $442–907

  5. Drive 2,606.7 mi

    1. Drive from McLean to Los Angelescar car 2,606.7 mi
    42h 37m
    $476–688

  6. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAD - LAX
    7h 56m
    $310–721

  7. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane IAD - SMF
    7h 59m
    $255–1,112

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DCA - SAN
    8h 10m
    $457–1,915

  9. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DCA - LAX
    8h 23m
    $282–1,223

  10. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BWI - SAN
    9h 14m
    $277–1,305

  11. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BWI - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 25m
    $275–1,314

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 23h
    $841–1,852

McLean to California by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$762Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and California, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Beverly Rd to Los Angeles via McLean+Bay A, McLean, Silver Line Center Platform, Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 16h.

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