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

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

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  1. 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)planeSPI - LAX
    8h 41m
    $135–501

  2. 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
    41h 30m
    $138–438

  3. 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
    44h 8m

  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 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
    $242–722

  6. 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
    $406–665

  7. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planePIA - LAX
    10h 57m

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

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeSPI - SNA
    12h 10m
    $184–730

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Los AngelestrainTexas Eagle
    2d 14h
    $210–700

Springfield to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration41h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) twice 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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