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How to get fromCalifornia to Billingsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane plane SMF - BIL
    5h 42m
    $109–484

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane plane SAN - BIL
    5h 49m
    $100–426

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Billingsbus bus
    37h 33m
    $334–492

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    2d 1h
    $977–1,507

  5. Drive  1,208.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Billingscar car 1,208.1 mi
    20h 32m
    $221–319

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane plane LGB - BIL
    6h 19m
    $148–722

  7. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane plane OAK - BIL
    5h 50m
    $117–507

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

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane plane SJC - BIL
    5h 50m
    $112–496

  9. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane plane FAT - BIL
    6h 41m
    $103–462

California to Billings by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration37h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$334Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 841.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Logan International Airport (BIL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spring St and 1st St E to Billings via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Bus Stop, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Cheyenne in around 37h 33m.

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