There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SGF - SAN
6h 41m$268–1,224Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
cheapest- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SGF - SNA
9h 16m$222–1,025Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
34h 30m$270–550Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 120
- Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
40h 17m$426–1,043Drive 1,595.3 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Los Angelescar 1,595.3 mi
25h 19m$292–421Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SGF - SJC
6h 57m$332–1,525Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane SGF - FAT
7h 56m$257–1,220
Springfield to California by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to California is to bus which costs $270 - $550 and takes 34h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to California is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $260 - $1,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34h 30m.
The distance between Springfield and California is 1400 miles. The road distance is 1604.6 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to California without a car is to bus which takes 34h 30m and costs $270 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Springfield to California, including transfers.
Springfield to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to California is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $260 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $550 and takes 34h 30m.
Springfield to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
California is 2h behind Springfield. It is currently 1:29 AM in Springfield and 11:29 PM in California.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and California, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $270–550 and the journey takes 34h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to San Diego International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,600
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,500
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,700
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,800
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,400
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,600
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,500
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,600
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to San Diego International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,700
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–2,000
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $400–950
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $270–550
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Springfield to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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