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How to get fromClearwater to Californiaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Clearwater to California by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TPA - SAN
    9h 8m
    $127–560

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane TPA - SFO
    10h 13m
    $126–339

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $480–735

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 18h
    $1,113–1,880

  5. Drive  2,451.2 mi

    1. Drive from Clearwater to Los Angelescar car 2,451.2 mi
    40h 31m
    $405–585

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TPA - LAX
    9h 39m
    $252–468

  7. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane TPA - LGB
    11h 26m
    $147–607

  8. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Clearwater to Lakeland Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 13h
    $2,159–3,413

Clearwater to California by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$480Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,115.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Clearwater, FL, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - B to Los Angeles Union Station via Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D, Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 15h.

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