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How to get fromIdaho Falls to Californiaby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Idaho Falls to California by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Idaho Falls to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IDA - SNA
    3h 39m
    $154–653

  2. Fly Idaho Falls to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane IDA - FAT
    7h 8m
    $80–429

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Ogden, UTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ogden, UT to Las Vegasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus
    18h 25m
    $182–283

  4. Drive  898.5 mi

    1. Drive from Idaho Falls to Los Angelescar car 898.5 mi
    13h 46m
    $164–237

  5. Fly Idaho Falls to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane IDA - SMF
    5h 34m
    $96–512

  6. Fly Idaho Falls to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IDA - SAN
    5h 57m
    $86–463

  7. Bus to Jackson Hole Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Jackson Airport, WYbus bus
    2. Fly from Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane JAC - SFO
    6h 42m
    $133–625

  8. Bus to Jackson Hole Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Jackson Airport, WYbus bus
    2. Fly from Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JAC - LAX
    6h 47m
    $254–624

  9. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Salt Lake City Airportbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Cedar City - SUUshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Cedar City to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    20h 15m
    $158–276

Idaho Falls to California by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration18h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 761.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Idaho Falls, ID, USA and California, USA?

Allegiant Air, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Idaho Falls to Downtown Los Angeles via Ogden, UT and Las Vegas in around 18h 25m.

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