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

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

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  1. Train to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Raton to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ABQ - SAN
    9h 37m
    $209–639

  2. Drive to Angel Fire Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raton to Angel Fire Airport (AXX)car car
    2. Fly from Angel Fire Airport (AXX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AXX - SAN
    8h 13m
    $80–394

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raton to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1140
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    22h 40m
    $192–292

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raton to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    23h 5m
    $600–1,000

  5. Drive  1,006.6 mi

    1. Drive from Raton to Los Angelescar car 1,006.6 mi
    15h 47m
    $172–249

  6. Train to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raton to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    10h 3m
    $194–547

  7. Bus to Denver, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Raton to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DEN - SNA
    9h 21m
    $201–505

  8. Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Trinidad to Colorado Springsbus bus
    2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane COS - SAN
    8h 51m
    $129–459

  9. Train to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Raton to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ABQ - BUR
    10h 20m
    $229–756

  10. Train, shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raton to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAF - LAX
    11h 52m
    $259–572

  11. Bus to Denver, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Raton to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DEN - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 52m
    $146–394

Raton to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration22h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 878.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Raton, NM, USA and California, USA?

You can take a bus from Raton to Los Angeles Union Station via Albuquerque Bus Station in around 22h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Raton to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $600–1,000 and the journey takes 23h 5m.

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