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How to get fromPlano to Californiaby tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Tram to Dallas, fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Take the tram from Downtown Plano Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DAL - SAN
    5h 42m
    $128–561

  2. Fly Dallas to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DAL - LAX
    6h 13m
    $93–379

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    33h 12m
    $226–426

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    44h 41m
    $553–1,203

  5. Drive 1,423.5 mi

    1. Drive from Plano to Los Angelescar car 1,423.5 mi
    22h 45m
    $260–376

  6. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DFW - SAN
    5h 43m
    $155–558

  7. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DFW - SNA
    5h 36m
    $213–618

  8. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DFW - LAX
    6h 12m
    $190–456

  9. Fly Dallas to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DAL - LGB
    6h 34m
    $118–508

  10. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane DFW - FAT
    7h 2m
    $114–554

  11. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DFW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    8h 3m
    $163–567

Plano to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration33h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,209.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Plano, TX, USA and California, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $220–420 and the journey takes 30h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Los Angeles 3 times a week. Tickets cost $550–1,200 and the journey takes 42h 57m.

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