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How to get fromAppleton to Californiaby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Appleton to California by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ATW - SAN
    7h 3m
    $136–622

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ATW - LAX
    7h 8m
    $116–470

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 1h
    $529–1,343

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $364–588

  5. Drive  2,061.4 mi

    1. Drive from Appleton to Los Angelescar car 2,061.4 mi
    33h 9m
    $377–544

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ATW - SNA
    6h 48m
    $224–782

  7. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ATW - SJC
    7h 5m
    $160–673

  8. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane ATW - FAT
    8h 24m
    $135–568

Appleton to California by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$529Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,741.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and California, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Appleton Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 4h.

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