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

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

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  1. Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RDU - LAX
    9h 5m
    $182–591

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 14h
    $422–834

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Greensboro 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 22h
    $877–2,014

  4. Drive 2,457.3 mi

    1. Drive from Burlington to Los Angelescar car 2,457.3 mi
    39h 46m
    $449–648

  5. Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RDU - SAN
    9h 2m
    $197–883

  6. Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RDU - SFO
    9h 40m
    $206–442

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CLT - SAN
    9h 38m
    $264–986

  8. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CLT - SNA
    9h 35m
    $332–946

  9. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLT - LAX
    10h 3m
    $219–514

  10. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane CLT - SMF
    10h 16m
    $294–1,085

  11. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CLT - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    12h 1m
    $242–745

Burlington to California by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$422Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,298.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Burlington, NC, USA and California, USA?

You can take a train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Greensboro, Greensboro Bus Stop, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 14h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Los Angeles via Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 2d 22h.

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