There are 9 ways to get from Moab to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Moab to Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Moab (CNY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane CNY - SMF
7h 57m$117–504Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Moab to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar
- Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MTJ - LAX
7h 17m$82–329Bus via Cedar City
- Take the bus from Moab, UT to Green Riverbus
- Take the bus from Green River to Cedar Citybus
- Take the bus from Cedar City, UT to Las Vegasbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas to Downtown Los Angelesbus
15h 5m$157–268Drive 724.8 mi
- Drive from Moab to Los Angelescar 724.8 mi
11h 14m$133–192Fly Moab to San Diego International Airport
- Fly from Moab (CNY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane CNY - SAN
7h 47m$112–465Fly Moab to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Moab (CNY) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane CNY - FAT
7h 55m$106–441Fly Moab to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Moab (CNY) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane CNY - SJC
8h 24m$131–536Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Drive from Moab to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar
- Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MTJ - SFO
7h 32m$91–350Bus
- Take the bus from Moab, UT to Green Riverbus
- Take the bus from Green River to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
16h$122–228
Moab (CNY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Moab to California is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 11h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Moab to California is to drive and fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $80 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Moab to California. However, there are services departing from Moab, UT and arriving at Downtown Los Angeles via Green River, Cedar City, UT and Las Vegas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
The distance between Moab and California is 672 miles. The road distance is 729 miles.
The best way to get from Moab to California without a car is to bus via Cedar City which takes 15h 5m and costs $150 - $270.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Moab to California, including transfers.
Moab to California bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Moab, UT station.
The best way to get from Moab to California is to fly which takes 7h 57m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Cedar City, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 15h 5m.
Moab to California bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Green River station.
California is 1h behind Moab. It is currently 6:05 AM in Moab and 5:05 AM in California.
What companies run services between Moab, UT, USA and California, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Moab (CNY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moab, UT to Downtown Los Angeles via Green River, Cedar City, Cedar City, UT, and Las Vegas in around 15h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Moab to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Moab to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Moab to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Moab to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–330
Flights from Montrose Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Montrose Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Montrose Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–330
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Moab, UT to Green River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–50
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Moab, UT to Green River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–50
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
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Yes, the driving distance between Moab to California is 729 miles. It takes approximately 11h 14m to drive from Moab to California.
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