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There are 10 ways to get from Macomb to California by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    10h 15m
    $324–654

  2. Train, bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Peoriabus bus
    3. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane PIA - FAT
    11h 33m
    $177–633

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    42h 28m
    $679–1,458

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    46h 41m
    $387–746

  5. Drive 1,844.9 mi

    1. Drive from Macomb to Los Angelescar car 1,844.9 mi
    30h 32m
    $337–487

  6. Train, bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Peoriabus bus
    3. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PIA - SAN
    10h 39m
    $198–737

  7. Train, bus, train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    4. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane STL - SAN
    12h 37m
    $234–381

  8. Train, bus, train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    4. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane STL - LAX
    13h 4m
    $299–559

  9. Train, bus, train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    4. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane STL - SFO
    13h 19m
    $243–590

  10. Train, bus, train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    4. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane STL - SMF
    13h 1m
    $314–1,090

Macomb to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration42h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$679Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,003.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 15m

What companies run services between Macomb, IL, USA and California, USA?

You can take a train from Macomb Station to Los Angeles via Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 42h 28m.

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