Rome2Rio

How to get fromCalifornia to Gulf Shoresby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

Find Transport to Gulf Shores

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 7 ways to get from California to Gulf Shores by plane, taxi, bus, train, 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.

  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Pensacola International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane LAX - PNS
    2. Take the taxi from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Gulf Shorestaxi taxi
    8h 20m
    $198–503

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane plane SAN - MOB
    2. Drive from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Gulf Shorescar car
    8h 40m
    $102–429

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Mobilebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Mobile to Gulf Shorestaxi taxi
    44h 48m
    $469–674

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Statrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mobile Amtrak Sta to Gulf Shorestaxi taxi
    2d 2h
    $1,243–1,957

  5. Drive  2,019.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Gulf Shorescar car 2,019.1 mi
    32h 42m
    $334–482

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Pensacola International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane SAN - PNS
    2. Take the taxi from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Gulf Shorestaxi taxi
    8h 11m
    $192–505

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Pensacola International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane SNA - PNS
    2. Take the taxi from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Gulf Shorestaxi taxi
    10h 2m
    $214–604

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from California to Gulf Shores.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,886.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between California, USA and Gulf Shores, AL, USA?

There is no direct connection from California to Gulf Shores. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Pensacola International Airport (PNS), then take the taxi to Gulf Shores. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ft Worth Bus Station, take the bus to Houston Bus Station, walk to Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, take the bus to Mobile, then take the taxi to Gulf Shores.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound