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How to get fromLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Californiaby train or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to California by train or plane

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  1. Train, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LHR - SFO
    15h 10m
    $419–1,186

  2. Train, fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane LHR - LGB
    17h 47m
    $310–1,074

  3. Train, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LHR - LAX
    15h 25m
    $395–1,185

  4. Train, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LHR - SAN
    15h 24m
    $540–1,477

  5. Train, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane LHR - SNA
    16h 38m
    $1,038–2,237

  6. Train, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LHR - FAT
    18h 5m
    $539–2,373

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

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,424.8 mi
  • Duration: 15h 10m

What companies run services between London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England and California, USA?

There is no direct connection from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to California. However, you can take the train to Farringdon, walk to Farringdon Without, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, then take the subway to 12th Street / Oakland City Center. Alternatively, you can take the train to Farringdon, walk to Farringdon Without, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, then take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station.

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