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

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

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BHM - SAN
    6h 34m
    $217–873

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane BHM - LGB
    7h 27m
    $127–490

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    46h 5m
    $310–599

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Birmingham to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 7h
    $713–1,532

  5. Drive 2,019.5 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Los Angelescar car 2,019.5 mi
    31h 35m
    $369–533

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane BHM - SNA
    6h 33m
    $305–1,083

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BHM - LAX
    7h
    $162–631

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

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BHM - SJC
    7h 8m
    $241–924

  9. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane BHM - FAT
    7h 57m
    $206–819

Birmingham to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration46h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,765.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Los Angeles Union Station via Dallas Bus Station in around 46h 5m.

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