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How to get fromMississippi to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Mississippi to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Memphis to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MEM - LAX
    5h 2m
    $149–429

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    40h 35m
    $299–467

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 3h
    $548–1,416

  4. Drive  1,809.1 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Los Angelescar car 1,809.1 mi
    28h 58m
    $331–477

  5. Fly Memphis to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MEM - SAN
    6h 38m
    $184–521

  6. Fly Jackson/Vicksburg to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane JAN - SAN
    6h 35m
    $151–601

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Longview Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2. Take the train from Longview to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 5h
    $526–1,271

Mississippi to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration40h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,636.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Mississippi, USA and California, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Los Angeles Union Station via Dallas Bus Station in around 40h 35m.

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