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

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There are 8 ways to get from Mobile to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MOB - SAN
    6h 57m
    $154–592

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MOB - LAX
    7h 36m
    $139–500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    45h 43m
    $321–524

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Mobile / ...
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 3h
    $510–1,279

  5. Drive  1,964.6 mi

    1. Drive from Mobile to Los Angelescar car 1,964.6 mi
    32h 14m
    $359–518

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MOB - SNA
    6h 46m
    $242–852

  7. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane MOB - FAT
    8h 33m
    $153–638

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MOB - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 3m
    $172–651

Mobile to California by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration45h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,721 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Mobile, AL, USA and California, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Govt WB and Joachim St to Los Angeles Union Station via Govt WB Across from Greyhound, Mobile Bus Station, New Orleans Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 45h 43m.

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