There are 12 ways to get from Plano to California by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Dallas to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DAL - SAN
5h 42m$108–501Fly Dallas to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DAL - LAX
6h 13m$93–409Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Dallas to El Pasobus Dallas
- Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus El Paso
26h 3m$226–316Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle
44h 41m$463–1,103Drive 1,423.5 mi
- Drive from Plano to Los Angelescar 1,423.5 mi
22h 45m$260–376Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DFW - SAN
5h 47m$125–408Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane DFW - SNA
5h 38m$193–538Fly Dallas to Long Beach Airport
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane DAL - LGB
6h 34m$93–408Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DFW - LAX
6h 14m$180–456Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane DFW - FAT
7h 8m$254–394Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane DFW - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
8h 8m$193–297Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000
33h 22m$226–386
Plano to California by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plano to California is to fly and train which costs $190 - $300 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Plano to California is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $190 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Plano to California. However, there are services departing from Houston @ Young - S - Mb and arriving at 612 Wall St - Los Angeles via Dallas and El Paso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Plano station to California. However, there are services departing from Downtown Plano Station and arriving at Los Angeles via Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 41m.
The distance between Plano and California is 1217 miles. The road distance is 1431.8 miles.
The best way to get from Plano to California without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 26h 3m and costs $220 - $320.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Plano to California, including transfers.
Plano to California bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Dallas station.
Plano to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Plano to California is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $220 - $320 and takes 26h 3m, you could also train, which costs $460 - $1,100 and takes 44h 41m.
What companies run services between Plano, TX, USA and California, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Plano Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles via Ebj Union Station, Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas, and El Paso in around 26h 3m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Dallas to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Dallas to San Diego International Airport via El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Dallas to San Diego International Airport via Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Dallas to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Dallas to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–390
Flights from Dallas to Los Angeles International Airport via Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–390
Flights from Dallas to Los Angeles International Airport via El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–390
Flights from Dallas to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Dallas to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Dallas to Long Beach Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Dallas to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Dallas to Long Beach Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dallas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $460–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Dallas to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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More Questions & Answers
Plano to California bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso station.
California is 2h behind Plano. It is currently 11:13 PM in Plano and 9:13 PM in California.
Plano to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plano to California is 1432 miles. It takes approximately 22h 45m to drive from Plano to California.
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