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

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There are 5 ways to get from Vermont to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BTV - SAN
    8h 45m
    $400–1,634

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Burlington to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 17h
    $694–1,686

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3d
    $539–1,049

  4. Drive 2,896.6 mi

    1. Drive from Burlington to Los Angelescar car 2,896.6 mi
    47h 26m
    $529–764

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to AMTRAK Station Rensselaerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albany-Rensselaer to New York, NYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 2h
    $649–1,494

Vermont to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$694Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Vermont, USA and California, USA?

Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burlington to Los Angeles via Schenectady and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 17h.

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