Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to California

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Springfield to California by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SPI - SAN
    9h 20m
    $146–622

  2. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SPI - LAX
    8h 8m
    $121–480

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    43h 10m
    $315–502

  4. Train via Kansas City (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Kansas Citytrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    44h 35m
    $593–1,561

  5. Drive  1,864.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Los Angelescar car 1,864.3 mi
    30h 49m
    $341–492

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane STL - SAN
    8h 3m
    $161–315

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane STL - LAX
    8h 24m
    $166–423

  8. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane STL - SMF
    8h 19m
    $231–724

  9. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane STL - SFO
    8h 39m
    $180–474

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 14h
    $650–1,800

Springfield to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration43h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$315Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Springfield to California.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,611.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and California, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 43h 10m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There