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

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There are 9 ways to get from Billings to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BIL - SMF
    4h 49m
    $119–574

  2. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane BIL - FAT
    6h 12m
    $103–461

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Billings to Cheyennebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    34h 30m
    $334–477

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 2h
    $974–1,591

  5. Drive  1,208.5 mi

    1. Drive from Billings to Los Angelescar car 1,208.5 mi
    20h 33m
    $221–319

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

    1. Fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BIL - SJC
    5h 6m
    $123–576

  7. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BIL - SAN
    5h 8m
    $109–495

  8. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BIL - OAK
    5h 8m
    $116–517

  9. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane BIL - LGB
    5h 44m
    $109–472

Billings to California by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration34h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$334Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 841.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Billings, MT, USA and California, USA?

Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Billings to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Cheyenne, Denver Union Station, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 34h 30m.

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