There are 8 ways to get from Moline to California by plane, taxi, train, 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 to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)MLI - SAN
8h 6m$163–756Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
cheapest- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)MLI - SNA
10h 9m$147–657Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Moline to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los AngelesSouthwest Chief
41h 47m$429–3,029Bus
- Take the bus from Moline, IL to Burlington, IA
- Take the bus from Burlington to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
- Take the bus from Saint Louis to Los Angeles Union Station
46h 36m$195–326Drive 1,852.4 mi
- Drive from Moline to Los Angeles1,852.4 mi
28h 43m$339–489Fly to Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)MLI - SMF
8h 13m$173–755Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)MLI - SJC
8h 35m$167–707Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)MLI - FAT
9h 43m$162–702
Moline to California by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Moline to California is to bus which costs $190 - $330 and takes 46h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Moline to California is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs $160 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Moline to California station. However, there are services departing from Moline, IL and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Burlington and Saint Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 36m.
The distance between Moline and California is 1602 miles. The road distance is 1863.3 miles.
The best way to get from Moline to California without a car is to taxi and train which takes 41h 47m and costs $420 - $3,100.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Moline to California, including transfers.
Moline to California bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Moline, IL station.
The best way to get from Moline to California is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $330 and takes 46h 36m.
Moline to California bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Burlington, IA station.
California is 2h behind Moline. It is currently 5:35 AM in Moline and 3:35 AM in California.
What companies run services between Moline, IL, USA and California, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moline, IL to Los Angeles Union Station via Burlington, Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, and Saint Louis in around 46h 36m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Quad City International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Quad City International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Quad City International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Quad City International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Quad City International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Quad City International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Quad City International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from Quad City International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $320–2,900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Moline, IL to Burlington, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $30–45
- Flexible Fares
- $40–60
Bus from Burlington to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $45–70
- Flexible Fares
- $65–95
- Saver Fare
- $87
- Flex Fare
- $120
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Louis to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Larry's Cab
- Phone
- +1 563-388-7179
Good to Go Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 563-424-2039
- Website
- goodtogotaxi.com
Dana's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 563-323-2227
- Website
- danascabs.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Moline to California is 1863 miles. It takes approximately 28h 43m to drive from Moline to California.
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