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How to get fromBattle Creek to Californiaby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Battle Creek to California by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Detroit, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Battle Creek to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - SAN
    9h 17m
    $275–851

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    9h 48m
    $195–588

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    47h 16m
    $1,288–2,035

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union 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 3h

  5. Drive  2,163.1 mi

    1. Drive from Battle Creek to Los Angelescar car 2,163.1 mi
    34h 4m
    $370–534

  6. Train to Detroit, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Battle Creek to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DTW - SNA
    9h 8m
    $663–4,661

  7. Train to Detroit, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Battle Creek to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    9h 36m
    $270–659

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    9h 46m
    $252–895

  9. Train to Detroit, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Battle Creek to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DTW - SFO
    9h 45m
    $204–660

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    10h 6m
    $195–476

  11. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    10h 2m
    $237–633

Battle Creek to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration47h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,288Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,081 mi
  • Duration: 9h 17m

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.

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