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

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LAX - DCA
    7h 31m
    $213–572

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SFO - DCA
    8h 1m
    $136–622

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alexandriatrain train Floridian / ...
    2d 15h
    $977–2,026

  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 Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Springfield Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 15h
    $438–839

  5. Drive 2,617.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Springfieldcar car 2,617.8 mi
    42h 52m
    $478–691

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SAN - DCA
    7h 36m
    $188–614

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LAX - IAD
    7h 46m
    $201–871

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SAN - IAD
    7h 36m
    $166–663

  9. Fly San Diego International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SAN - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    8h 55m
    $360–1,115

California to Springfield by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$977Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,334.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between California, USA and Springfield, Fairfax County, VA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Backlick Rd and Floyd Ave via Chicago Union Station, Alexandria, King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform, Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform, and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E in around 2d 15h.

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