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

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Peoria by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane SNA - PIA
    7h 6m
    $193–663

  2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane FAT - PIA
    9h 45m
    $122–502

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    42h 2m
    $676–1,376

  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 Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    45h 51m
    $326–603

  5. Drive 1,900 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Peoriacar car 1,900 mi
    31h 41m
    $347–501

  6. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane SMF - PIA
    8h 15m
    $143–604

  7. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane SAN - PIA
    8h 8m
    $124–556

  8. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane SJC - PIA
    8h 36m
    $136–606

California to Peoria by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration42h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$676Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,635.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Peoria Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Transfer Center Stop B, Jefferson & 4th, and Springfield in around 45h 51m.

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