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How to get fromMiami Beach to Californiaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Miami Beach to California by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MIA - SAN
    7h 30m
    $175–448

  2. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FLL - SFO
    8h 27m
    $171–634

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 16h
    $443–863

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 21h
    $1,353–2,903

  5. Drive 2,686.5 mi

    1. Drive from Miami Beach to Los Angelescar car 2,686.5 mi
    43h 55m
    $491–709

  6. Fly Miami International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MIA - LAX
    7h 48m
    $210–866

  7. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FLL - LAX
    7h 58m
    $427–1,633

  8. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FLL - SAN
    8h 3m
    $332–1,425

  9. Fly Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MIA - SFO
    8h 26m
    $194–407

Miami Beach to California by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$443Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,282.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Miami Beach, FL, USA and California, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Collins Av & 17 St to Los Angeles Union Station via Miami Airport Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 16h.

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