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How to get fromEl Paso, TX to Californiaby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from El Paso, TX to California by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ELP - SAN
    2h 38m
    $146–473

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane ELP - LGB
    5h 2m
    $106–470

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from El Paso to Los Angelesbus bus Lxus 2202 / ...
    14h 15m
    $111–152

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from El Paso Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    17h 3m
    $220–600

  5. Drive  773.4 mi

    1. Drive from El Paso, TX to Los Angelescar car 773.4 mi
    13h 2m
    $142–204

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ELP - LAX
    3h 9m
    $191–691

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ELP - SNA
    4h 12m
    $184–693

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ELP - BUR
    5h 34m
    $340–938

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Paso to E 6th St / Wall - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    15h
    $110–160

El Paso, TX to California by foot and train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration17h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Limousine Express operates a bus from El Paso to Los Angeles 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 14h 10m.

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