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How to get fromPolson to Californiaby car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Polson to California by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Polson to Missoula International Airport (MSO)car car
    2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSO - SFO
    4h 32m
    $77–310

  2. Drive to Glacier Park International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Polson to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)car car
    2. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FCA - SFO
    4h 36m
    $76–319

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Polson to Missoulacar car
    2. Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Olympiabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    38h 33m
    $257–483

  4. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Polson to Whitefish Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train
    47h 3m
    $572–1,168

  5. Drive 1,186.4 mi

    1. Drive from Polson to Los Angelescar car 1,186.4 mi
    22h 36m
    $217–313

  6. Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Drive from Polson to Missoula International Airport (MSO)car car
    2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSO - SNA
    4h 14m
    $172–632

  7. Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Drive from Polson to Missoula International Airport (MSO)car car
    2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSO - LAX
    5h 2m
    $79–330

  8. Drive to Glacier Park International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Drive from Polson to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)car car
    2. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FCA - SAN
    4h 52m
    $143–671

  9. Drive to Glacier Park International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Drive from Polson to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)car car
    2. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FCA - LAX
    5h 5m
    $83–349

Missoula International Airport (MSO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 857.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Polson, MT, USA and California, USA?

There is no direct connection from Polson to California. However, you can drive to Missoula International Airport (MSO) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, then take the subway to 12th Street / Oakland City Center. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Polson to Los Angeles Union Station via Missoula, Spokane Station, Olympia, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 38h 33m.

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