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How to get fromFlorida to Southern Californiaby plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 12 ways to get from Florida to Southern California by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly Tampa to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane TPA - LAS
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Barstow Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 1m
    $316–661

  2. Fly Orlando to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MCO - LAS
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Barstow Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 13m
    $266–821

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Paso to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    5. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Barstowbus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Barstow to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    2d 7h
    $448–793

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Barstow Stationbus bus
    2d 21h
    $774–1,586

  5. Drive 2,290.8 mi

    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Southern Californiacar car 2,290.8 mi
    38h 16m
    $419–604

  6. Fly Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TPA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Barstow Stationbus bus
    13h 3m
    $271–938

  7. Fly Orlando to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCO - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Barstow Stationbus bus
    13h 10m
    $301–938

  8. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FLL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Barstow Stationbus bus
    13h 9m
    $501–1,739

  9. Fly Miami International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MIA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Barstow Stationbus bus
    13h 9m
    $292–989

  10. Fly Tampa to San Diego International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TPA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Barstow Stationbus bus
    15h 26m
    $374–1,047

  11. Fly Orlando to San Diego International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MCO - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Barstow Stationbus bus
    15h 34m
    $344–897

  12. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Victorville Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Victorville Amtrak to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    3d 7h
    $1,222–2,593

Tampa (TPA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,162.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 1m

What companies run services between Florida, USA and Southern California, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Florida to Southern California. However, you can take the line 30 bus to Airport Rental Car Center, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Center Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), walk to Harry Reid International, take the bus to South Strip Transit Terminal Bay 6, walk to Las Vegas, Gilespie Street (South Strip Transit Terminal), take the bus to Barstow Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Southern California. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 bus to JRTC Bay J, walk to Jacksonville, take the bus to Tallahassee, take the bus to Houston Bus Station, take the bus to El Paso Bus Station, walk to El Paso, take the bus to San Bernardino, CA, take the bus to Barstow, then take the taxi to Southern California.

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