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How to get fromMiami to Californiaby plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Miami to California by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane MIA - COU
    2. Take the taxi from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Californiataxi taxi
    7h 37m
    $280–690

  2. Drive 1,313.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Miami to Californiacar car 1,313.9 mi
    23h 47m
    $240–347

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    29h 37m
    $278–515

  4. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane FLL - COU
    2. Take the taxi from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Californiataxi taxi
    8h 29m
    $283–715

  5. Fly Miami International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MIA - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    7h 14m
    $740–1,170

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane FLL - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    7h 55m
    $693–1,325

Miami International Airport (MIA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration7h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,181.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Miami to California. However, you can take the vehicle to Miami International Airport, walk to Miami International Airport (MIA) airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport (COU), then take the taxi to California. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to California via Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, St. Louis, and Jefferson City Station in around 29h 37m.

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