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

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There are 9 ways to get from Roanoke to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ROA - SAN
    10h 1m
    $236–1,009

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ROA - LAX
    10h 25m
    $125–508

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $209–619

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 21h
    $336–986

  5. Drive 2,421.6 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Los Angelescar car 2,421.6 mi
    38h 33m
    $442–639

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ROA - SJC
    10h 30m
    $300–1,210

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ROA - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    12h 3m
    $234–968

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ROA - SNA
    12h 13m
    $200–810

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    4. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 4h
    $299–604

Roanoke to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and California, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station via Nashville Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 6h.

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