There are 7 ways to get from California to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane SNA - SGF
5h 22m$178–632Fly from San Diego International Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane SAN - SGF
7h 4m$114–465Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus Greyhound US1210
36h 25m$260–450Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus Jefferson Lines 121
40h 33m$522–1,108Drive 1,594.5 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Springfieldcar 1,594.5 mi
25h 17m$291–421Fly from Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane SMF - SGF
6h 42m$128–523Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane FAT - SGF
8h 5m$117–461
California to Springfield by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Springfield is to fly which costs $110 - $470 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from California to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $170 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at Springfield CU Transit Center. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36h 25m.
The distance between California and Springfield is 1423 miles. The road distance is 1603.8 miles.
The best way to get from California to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 36h 25m and costs $260 - $450.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from California to Springfield, including transfers.
California to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
The best way to get from California to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $170 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $450 and takes 36h 25m.
California to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield CU Transit Center station.
Springfield is 2h ahead of California. It is currently 7:15 AM in California and 9:15 AM in Springfield.
What companies run services between California, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $260–450 and the journey takes 36h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 16m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 53m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $470–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–450
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between California to Springfield is 1604 miles. It takes approximately 25h 17m to drive from California to Springfield.
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