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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)plane plane SPI - SNA
    7h 24m
    $279–877

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

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SPI - LAX
    8h 19m
    $128–473

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    45h 16m
    $308–578

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    45h 18m
    $693–1,461

  5. Drive 1,876.4 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Long Beachcar car 1,876.4 mi
    31h 10m
    $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 train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane STL - LAX
    8h 47m
    $229–431

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane STL - LGB
    10h 20m
    $217–867

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane STL - BUR
    10h 8m
    $283–1,077

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 15h
    $833–1,631

Springfield to Long Beach by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration45h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$308Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,636.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to 1st & Shelter E S via St Louis Bus Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7th & VA Hospital NW in around 45h 16m.

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