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How to get fromMissoula to Californiaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Missoula to California by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSO - SFO
    4h 56m
    $81–374

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    37h 30m
    $268–488

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train
    44h 12m
    $563–1,123

  4. Drive 1,118.1 mi

    1. Drive from Missoula to Los Angelescar car 1,118.1 mi
    21h 21m
    $205–295

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSO - LAX
    5h 14m
    $87–403

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MSO - SMF
    6h 17m
    $122–604

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSO - SNA
    6h 15m
    $190–765

  8. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MSO - SAN
    6h 59m
    $132–655

  9. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane MSO - FAT
    7h 27m
    $101–551

  10. Bus, train via Portland

    1. Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train
    44h 14m
    $493–963

Missoula International Airport (MSO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 802.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Missoula, MT, USA and California, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Missoula to Los Angeles Union Station via Spokane Station, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 37h 30m.

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