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How to get fromGalesburg to Californiaby taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Moline-Airport-MLItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MLI - SAN
    7h 35m
    $233–698

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    40h 53m
    $1,100–1,800

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    46h 46m

  4. Drive  1,854 mi

    1. Drive from Galesburg to Los Angelescar car 1,854 mi
    30h 54m
    $339–489

  5. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PIA - SAN
    9h 18m

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    9h 44m
    $238–419

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    9h 42m
    $326–609

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    9h 52m
    $244–847

Galesburg to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration40h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,626.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and California, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $1,100–1,800 and the journey takes 40h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Springfield, Washington & 4th, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, and St Louis Bus Station in around 46h 46m.

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