There are 9 ways to get from Elmira to California by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ELM - SAN
10h 3m$154–708Fly Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ELM - LAX
10h 8m$129–566Bus, train
- Take the bus from Elmira to Rochesterbus 948
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
2d 12h$715–1,726Bus
- Take the bus from Elmira to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Youngstown, OHbus
- Take the bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2d 17h$436–730Drive 2,642 mi
- Drive from Elmira to Los Angelescar 2,642 mi
42h 18m$483–697Fly Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane ELM - SMF
12h 20m$184–807Fly Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane ELM - SNA
9h 28m$252–918Fly Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ELM - SFO
10h 1m$133–567Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Take the bus from Elmira to Buffalobus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane BUF - LAX
13h 28m$256–489
Elmira to California by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elmira to California is to fly which costs $120 - $600 and takes 10h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Elmira to California is to fly which takes 9h 28m and costs $250 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmira to California station. However, there are services departing from Elmira and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Buffalo, NY, Youngstown Bus Stop, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
The distance between Elmira and California is 2312 miles. The road distance is 2657.4 miles.
The best way to get from Elmira to California without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 12h and costs $700 - $1,800.
It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Elmira to California, including transfers.
Elmira to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Elmira station.
The best way to get from Elmira to California is to fly which takes 10h 3m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $430 - $750 and takes 2 days 17h.
Elmira to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
California is 3h behind Elmira. It is currently 7:38 AM in Elmira and 4:38 AM in California.
What companies run services between Elmira, NY, USA and California, USA?
Delta flies from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elmira to Los Angeles Union Station via Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, Youngstown, OH, Youngstown Bus Stop, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 17h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Detroit, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Detroit, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Detroit, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Detroit, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Elmira to California is 2657 miles. It takes approximately 42h 18m to drive from Elmira to California.
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