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

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

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  1. Fly Dallas to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DAL - SAN
    5h 52m
    $103–461

  2. Fly Dallas to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DAL - LAX
    6h 18m
    $83–359

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    33h 22m
    $266–406

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    44h 41m
    $953–1,503

  5. Drive  1,423.5 mi

    1. Drive from Plano to Los Angelescar car 1,423.5 mi
    22h 45m
    $244–352

  6. Fly Dallas to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DAL - SNA
    5h 46m
    $176–671

  7. 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 55m
    $105–338

  8. 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 51m
    $183–488

  9. Fly Dallas to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DAL - LGB
    6h 50m
    $108–498

  10. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DFW - BUR
    6h 45m
    $105–485

  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 22m
    $108–327

Plano to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration33h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,209.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $260–400 and the journey takes 30h 10m.

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