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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSPI - SAN
    7h 32m
    $186–772

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1210
    41h 30m
    $139–407

  3. Train via Kansas City (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Kansas CitytrainLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief
    44h 35m
    $176–584

  4. Drive 1,864.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Los Angelescar1,864.3 mi
    30h 38m
    $341–492

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSTL - SAN
    8h 9m
    $233–1,013

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeSTL - SMF
    8h 19m
    $253–1,162

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeSTL - LAX
    8h 55m
    $262–722

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSTL - SFO
    8h 49m
    $161–671

  9. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeSTL - BUR
    9h 18m
    $416–665

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Los AngelestrainTexas Eagle
    2d 14h
    $260–430

Springfield to California by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration41h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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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) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 41h 30m.

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