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How to get fromCalifornia to Crater Lake National Parkby plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from California to Crater Lake National Park by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane plane SFO - MFR
    2. Drive from Medford-Airport-MFR to Crater Lake National Parkcar car
    5h
    $155–274

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Grants Passbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass to 200 S Front St - Medfordbus bus
    4. Drive from VA SORCC Entrance to Crater Lake National Parkcar car
    22h 15m
    $128–274

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chemulttrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the taxi from Chemult to Crater Lake National Parktaxi taxi
    24h 5m
    $421–771

  4. Drive 741.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Crater Lake National Parkcar car 741.9 mi
    12h 56m
    $136–196

  5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane plane LAX - MFR
    2. Drive from Medford-Airport-MFR to Crater Lake National Parkcar car
    5h 18m
    $162–424

  6. Fly from San Diego International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane plane SAN - MFR
    2. Drive from Medford-Airport-MFR to Crater Lake National Parkcar car
    5h 27m
    $146–426

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from California to Crater Lake National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 430.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between California, USA and Crater Lake National Park, OR, USA?

There is no direct connection from California to Crater Lake National Park. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR), then drive to Crater Lake National Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Crater Lake National Park via Sacramento Bus Station, Grants Pass, Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass, Front Street Station, and VA SORCC Entrance in around 22h 15m.

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