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How to get fromCalifornia to Rollaby plane, shuttle, train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Rolla by plane, shuttle, train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SAN - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle bus
    7h 50m
    $262–390

  2. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Rollataxi taxi
    40h 26m
    $615–1,283

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Saint Louisbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle bus
    44h 45m
    $424–615

  4. Drive  1,703.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Rollacar car 1,703.1 mi
    27h 1m
    $311–449

  5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle bus
    8h 3m
    $268–498

  6. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SMF - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle bus
    7h 53m
    $332–798

  7. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SFO - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle bus
    8h 35m
    $281–548

  8. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle bus
    2d 11h
    $730–1,536

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,661.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between California, USA and Rolla, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from California to Rolla. However, you can take the line 923 bus to N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL), walk to St Louis International Airport, then take the shuttle to Rolla, MO. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kansas City, take the train to Jefferson City Station, then take the taxi to Rolla.

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