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

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

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  1. Fly Orlando to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MCO - SAN
    7h 24m
    $226–610

  2. Fly Orlando to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCO - LAX
    7h 36m
    $141–768

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus 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 11h
    $407–682

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Orlando to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 14h
    $573–1,194

  5. Drive  2,459.7 mi

    1. Drive from Orlando, FL to Los Angelescar car 2,459.7 mi
    40h 11m
    $449–649

  6. Fly Orlando to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MCO - SNA
    8h 54m
    $254–720

  7. Fly Orlando to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MCO - SMF
    7h 59m
    $186–449

  8. Fly Orlando to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MCO - SFO
    8h 21m
    $235–619

  9. Train to Tampa, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Orlando to Tampatrain train
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TPA - SAN
    10h 3m
    $182–714

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Orlando to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 11h
    $998–2,280

Orlando, FL to California by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$407Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,172.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and California, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Orlando (MCO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligh Blvd & W Copeland Dr to Los Angeles Union Station via N Garland Ave & W Amelia St, N John Young Pkwy & Business Center Blvd, Orlando Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 11h.

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