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

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

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane GEG - SMF
    3h 47m
    $54–309

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane GEG - SFO
    4h 22m
    $48–239

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Provo Intermodal Hubbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 300 S / 600 E - Provo to Las Vegasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus
    29h 1m
    $258–393

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Spokane to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    39h 17m
    $383–914

  5. Drive  1,192.6 mi

    1. Drive from Spokane to Los Angelescar car 1,192.6 mi
    20h 56m
    $218–315

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

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane GEG - SJC
    4h 9m
    $63–321

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane GEG - OAK
    3h 58m
    $61–312

  8. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane GEG - SAN
    4h 36m
    $64–330

  9. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane GEG - SNA
    4h 23m
    $132–470

  10. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane GEG - LAX
    5h
    $389–428

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2184 / ...
    2. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    39h 44m
    $343–778

Spokane to California by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration29h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 669 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spokane Station to Downtown Los Angeles via Pasco Bus Stop, Provo Intermodal Hub, Provo Central Station, 300 S / 600 E - Provo, and Las Vegas in around 29h 1m.

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