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How to get fromCalifornia to Miami Beachby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from California to Miami Beach by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane SAN - FLL
    7h 29m
    $332–1,425

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane SAN - MIA
    7h 28m
    $176–448

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Fort Myersbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    2d 14h
    $748–1,338

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $448–858

  5. Drive 2,696.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Miami Beachcar car 2,696.2 mi
    43h 34m
    $492–711

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Miami International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane LAX - MIA
    7h 45m
    $211–866

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane LAX - FLL
    8h 4m
    $428–1,633

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Miami International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane SFO - MIA
    8h 19m
    $194–406

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane SFO - FLL
    8h 49m
    $181–503

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI)plane plane LAX - PBI
    2. Take the train from West Palm Beach Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    10h 52m
    $488–829

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 20h
    $1,390–2,854

California to Miami Beach by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$448Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,295.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between California, USA and Miami Beach, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Collins Av & 18 St via Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Miami Airport Station in around 2d 15h.

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