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How to get fromBloomington Airport (BMI) to Californiaby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington Airport (BMI) to California by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BMI - SAN
    6h 50m
    $165–662

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    44h 56m
    $663–1,426

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d
    $317–616

  4. Drive 1,932 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington Airport (BMI) to Los Angelescar car 1,932 mi
    31h 58m
    $353–510

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 16h
    $801–1,701

Bloomington Airport (BMI) to California by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$663Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,654.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Bloomington Airport (BMI), USA and California, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Los Angeles Union Station via Uptown Station, Bloomington-Normal, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d.

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