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How to get fromCharlotte Station (Amtrak) to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CLT - SAN
    7h 37m
    $227–910

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLT - SFO
    8h 22m
    $166–479

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $402–792

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 18h
    $847–1,910

  5. Drive 2,402 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte Station (Amtrak) to Los Angelescar car 2,402 mi
    38h 12m
    $439–634

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CLT - SNA
    7h 33m
    $295–870

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLT - LAX
    8h 1m
    $182–438

  8. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane CLT - SMF
    8h 14m
    $257–1,009

  9. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CLT - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h
    $205–669

Charlotte Station (Amtrak) to California by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$402Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,088.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Charlotte Station (Amtrak), NC, USA and California, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charlotte Station (Amtrak) to Los Angeles Union Station via Graham St & Keswick Ave, Trade St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 11h.

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