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How to get fromCalifornia to Clearwaterby plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SAN - TPA
    8h 44m
    $398–961

  2. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LGB - TPA
    10h 52m
    $187–757

  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 Clearwatertaxi taxi
    2d 7h
    $798–1,413

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskinbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Ruskin to 3Rd St S & 3Rd Ave Staxi taxi
    2d 8h
    $516–818

  5. Drive 2,450.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Clearwatercar car 2,450.9 mi
    40h 33m
    $448–647

  6. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LAX - TPA
    8h 58m
    $224–819

  7. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SFO - TPA
    9h 42m
    $217–1,219

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,113.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours.

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