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How to get fromCambridge to Californiaby train, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cambridge to California by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LHR - SFO
    15h 43m
    $438–1,222

  2. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LTN - SFO
    18h 53m
    $280–986

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LHR - SAN
    15h 57m
    $609–1,513

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LHR - LAX
    16h 3m
    $424–1,321

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane LHR - SNA
    17h 11m
    $1,057–1,973

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane LHR - LGB
    18h 20m
    $379–1,310

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration12h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,455.6 mi
  • Duration: 15h 43m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and California, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cambridge to California. However, you can take the train to Farringdon, walk to Farringdon Without, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, then take the subway to 12th Street / Oakland City Center. Alternatively, you can take the train to Farringdon, walk to Farringdon Without, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN), walk to N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr, then take the line 923 bus to Broadway & Front St.

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