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How to get fromJohnstown to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Johnstown to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane JST - SAN
    8h 49m
    $166–672

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 9h
    $679–1,624

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 9h
    $396–637

  4. Drive  2,472.1 mi

    1. Drive from Johnstown to Los Angelescar car 2,472.1 mi
    39h 58m
    $452–652

  5. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PIT - SAN
    9h 59m
    $171–599

  6. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PIT - LAX
    10h 28m
    $206–467

  7. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PIT - SFO
    10h 37m
    $180–708

Johnstown to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$679Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,186 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Johnstown, Cambria County, PA, USA and California, USA?

United Airlines flies from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Los Angeles via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 9h.

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