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

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There are 9 ways to get from Springfield to Long Beach by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeSPI - SNA
    7h 31m
    $264–847

  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)planeSPI - LAX
    9h 23m
    $118–483

  3. Bus

    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
    44h
    $144–398

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak StationbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief
    45h 20m

  5. Drive 1,876.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Long Beachcar1,876.3 mi
    30h 59m
    $343–495

  6. 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
    $255–563

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeSTL - LGB
    10h 30m
    $193–859

  8. 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
    10h 30m
    $398–866

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Los AngelestrainTexas Eagle
    2d 15h
    $167–386

Springfield to Long Beach by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration44hAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Long Beach Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 44h.

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