There are 10 ways to get from Battle Creek to California by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
best- Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ORD - SAN
7h 51m$158–593Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief / ...
47h 16m$591–1,390Bus
- Take the bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2d 3h$379–605Drive 2,163.1 mi
- Drive from Battle Creek to Los Angelescar 2,163.1 mi
34h 4m$395–571Train to Detroit, fly to San Diego International Airport
- Take the train from Battle Creek to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DTW - SAN
9h 15m$233–820Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
- Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MDW - SAN
9h 31m$195–800Train to Detroit, fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Take the train from Battle Creek to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane DTW - SFO
9h 33m$172–529Train to Detroit, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Take the train from Battle Creek to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane DTW - LAX
9h 31m$208–628Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ORD - LAX
9h 59m$173–471Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MDW - LAX
9h 52m$190–708
Battle Creek to California by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Battle Creek to California is to train and fly which costs $170 - $550 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Battle Creek to California is to train and fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Battle Creek to California station. However, there are services departing from Battle Creek and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Battle Creek to California. However, there are services departing from Battle Creek and arriving at Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 16m.
The distance between Battle Creek and California is 1915 miles. The road distance is 2175.7 miles.
The best way to get from Battle Creek to California without a car is to train which takes 47h 16m and costs $550 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Battle Creek to California, including transfers.
Battle Creek to California bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek station.
Battle Creek to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek station.
The best way to get from Battle Creek to California is to train which takes 47h 16m and costs $550 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $370 - $650 and takes 2 days 3h.
What companies run services between Battle Creek, MI, USA and California, USA?
You can take a train from Battle Creek to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 47h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Battle Creek to Los Angeles Union Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 3h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Detroit to San Diego International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Detroit to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Detroit to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Battle Creek to California bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
California is 3h behind Battle Creek. It is currently 8:17 PM in Battle Creek and 5:17 PM in California.
Battle Creek to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Battle Creek to California is 2176 miles. It takes approximately 34h 4m to drive from Battle Creek to California.
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