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

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

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

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    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 30m
    $332–1,330

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

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Polson to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar car
    2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSO - SFO
    4h 36m
    $93–391

  3. 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
    $582–1,238

  4. Drive 1,186.4 mi

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

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

    1. Drive from Polson to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar car
    2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSO - LAX
    4h 54m
    $99–430

  6. 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 6m
    $278–779

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

    1. Drive from Polson to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar car
    2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSO - SNA
    5h 55m
    $202–782

  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
    6h 40m
    $143–671

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Polson to Buttebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butte to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 7h
    $607–1,221

Polson to California by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$607Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 928.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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 Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 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 via Whitefish Amtrak Station and Portland in around 47h 3m.

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