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How to get fromLeicester to Californiaby train, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Leicester to California by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LHR - SFO
    15h 47m
    $489–1,294

  2. Fly East Midlands Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EMA - SFO
    17h
    $295–986

  3. Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BHX - SFO
    19h 23m
    $620–1,836

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LHR - LAX
    16h 2m
    $465–1,293

  5. Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BHX - LAX
    18h 13m
    $516–985

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LHR - SAN
    16h
    $570–1,585

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration12h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,495 mi
  • Duration: 15h 47m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and California, USA?

Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and four other airlines fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 4 times a week.

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