There are 8 ways to get from California to Dodge City by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC)plane SNA - DDC
5h 15m$148–506Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC)plane FAT - DDC
9h 20m$87–395Bus
- Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus Huntington Park
- Take the bus from El Paso to Dodge Citybus El Paso
26h 42m$225–297Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Dodge City Stationtrain Southwest Chief
27h 58m$390–1,000Drive 1,237.1 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Dodge Citycar 1,237.1 mi
20h 58m$226–327Fly from Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC)plane SMF - DDC
8h 25m$98–427Fly from San Diego International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC)plane SAN - DDC
6h 7m$104–319Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC)plane SJC - DDC
8h 7m$102–440
California to Dodge City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Dodge City is to fly which costs $100 - $320 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from California to Dodge City is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from California to Dodge City. However, there are services departing from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles and arriving at Dodge City via El Paso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Dodge City Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27h 58m.
The distance between California and Dodge City is 1063 miles. The road distance is 1244.3 miles.
The best way to get from California to Dodge City without a car is to bus which takes 26h 42m and costs $220 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from California to Dodge City, including transfers.
California to Dodge City bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles station.
California to Dodge City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Dodge City is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $300 and takes 26h 42m, you could also train, which costs $390 - $1,000 and takes 27h 58m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Dodge City, KS, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Dodge City via El Paso in around 26h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dodge City Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Dodge City Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Dodge City Regional Airport via Las Vegas, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dodge City Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Dodge City Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Dodge City Regional Airport via Las Vegas, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 31m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Dodge City Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Dodge City Regional Airport via San Francisco, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Dodge City Regional Airport via Las Vegas, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Dodge City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from El Paso to Dodge City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Booking & Getting There
California to Dodge City bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Dodge City is 2h ahead of California. It is currently 6:01 AM in California and 8:01 AM in Dodge City.
California to Dodge City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dodge City Station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Dodge City is 1244 miles. It takes approximately 20h 58m to drive from California to Dodge City.
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There are 16+ hotels available in Dodge City.