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How to get fromCalifornia to Battle Creekby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Detroit, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAN - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Battle Creektrain train
    9h 33m
    $232–822

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain train
    9h 57m
    $122–458

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain train Blue Water / ...
    46h 56m
    $597–1,371

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creekbus bus
    2d 3h
    $383–607

  5. Drive  2,162.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Battle Creekcar car 2,162.5 mi
    34h 4m
    $395–570

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Battle Creektrain train
    9h 45m
    $207–630

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Detroit, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SMF - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Battle Creektrain train
    9h 35m
    $201–870

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain train
    9h 35m
    $140–545

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain train
    10h 10m
    $173–476

  10. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Detroit, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SFO - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Battle Creektrain train
    10h 6m
    $170–530

  11. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SNA - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    11h 35m
    $281–1,053

California to Battle Creek by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration46h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$597Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,080 mi
  • Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between California, USA and Battle Creek, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Battle Creek via Chicago Union Station in around 46h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Battle Creek via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h.

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