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

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There are 6 ways to get from California to Galesburg by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SAN - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    8h 5m
    $212–565

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 33m
    $190–590

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    40h 7m
    $1,100–1,800

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    46h 46m

  5. Drive  1,853 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Galesburgcar car 1,853 mi
    30h 54m
    $339–489

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane LGB - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    10h 19m
    $271–851

California to Galesburg by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration40h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,624.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between California, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,100–1,800 and the journey takes 40h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Transfer Center Stop B, Jefferson & 4th, and Springfield in around 46h 46m.

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