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

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MEM - LAX
    6h 13m
    $378–1,514

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MEM - LGB
    8h 24m
    $103–443

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1148S
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    41h 58m
    $286–561

  4. Bus, train via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 1h
    $681–1,476

  5. Drive 1,786.6 mi

    1. Drive from Memphis to Los Angelescar car 1,786.6 mi
    27h 41m
    $326–471

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MEM - SAN
    7h 31m
    $183–806

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MEM - SNA
    7h 21m
    $261–1,016

  8. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MEM - SJC
    7h 50m
    $207–857

  9. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane MEM - FAT
    8h 49m
    $172–752

  10. Bus via Tulsa

    1. Take the bus from Memphis to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 0124
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    43h 58m
    $321–591

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 18h
    $791–1,686

Memphis to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration41h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,642.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and California, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Los Angeles Union Station via Memphis Bus Station and Oklahoma City Bus Station in around 41h 58m.

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