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

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There are 10 ways to get from California to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane SMF - SPI
    9h 22m
    $136–570

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane SAN - SPI
    9h 30m
    $116–472

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    42h 55m
    $357–527

  4. 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 Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    43h 22m

  5. Drive  1,863.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Springfieldcar car 1,863.3 mi
    30h 48m
    $341–492

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 21m
    $181–331

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SAN - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 11m
    $186–283

  8. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SMF - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 14m
    $205–791

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SFO - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 51m
    $204–461

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Springfieldtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 10h
    $1,300–2,200

California to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration42h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,715.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 42h 55m.

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