There are 4 ways to get from Flint to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, 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
best- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FNT - SAN
7h 37m$167–646Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief / ...
2d 1h$562–1,447Bus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2d 5h$400–639Drive 2,263.6 mi
- Drive from Flint to Los Angelescar 2,263.6 mi
35h 42m$414–597
Flint to California by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Flint to California is to fly which costs $160 - $650 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Flint to California is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $160 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Flint station to California station. However, there are services departing from Flint Amtrak Station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Flint station to California. However, there are services departing from Flint Amtrak Station and arriving at Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Flint and California is 1964 miles. The road distance is 2276.8 miles.
The best way to get from Flint to California without a car is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $550 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Flint to California, including transfers.
Flint to California bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flint Amtrak Station.
Flint to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flint Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Flint to California is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $160 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 1h, you could also bus, which costs $400 - $650 and takes 2 days 5h.
What companies run services between Flint, MI, USA and California, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flint Amtrak Station to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Flint to California bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
California is 3h behind Flint. It is currently 7:50 AM in Flint and 4:50 AM in California.
Flint to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flint to California is 2277 miles. It takes approximately 35h 42m to drive from Flint to California.
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