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How to get fromCalifornia to Clearwaterby plane, train, bus, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Clearwater by plane, train, bus, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LAX - TPA
    8h 38m
    $254–469

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SAN - TPA
    8h 31m
    $138–611

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskinbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ruskin to 3Rd St S & 3Rd Ave Staxi taxi
    2d 9h
    $1,140–1,688

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 13h
    $486–734

  5. Drive  2,450.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Clearwatercar car 2,450.9 mi
    40h 30m
    $405–585

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LGB - TPA
    10h 28m
    $287–1,207

  7. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SFO - TPA
    9h 29m
    $177–669

California to Clearwater by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$486Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,195.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between California, USA and Clearwater, FL, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Park St Terminal - Platform - B via Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot, and Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A in around 2d 13h.

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