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

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There are 7 ways to get from Galesburg to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Moline-Airport-MLItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MLI - LAX
    8h 3m
    $228–586

  2. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PIA - LAX
    9h 32m
    $124–466

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    40h 53m
    $650–1,400

  4. 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 51m
    $336–635

  5. Drive 1,854 mi

    1. Drive from Galesburg to Los Angelescar car 1,854 mi
    30h 53m
    $339–489

  6. Taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Moline-Airport-MLItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MLI - BUR
    8h 10m
    $287–853

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    10h 10m
    $181–505

Galesburg to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration40h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$650Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,657.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $650–1,400 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 51m.

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