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

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There are 10 ways to get from Orlando 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 2m
    $224–447

  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 23m
    $119–765

  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 9h
    $469–725

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Fieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 12h
    $1,049–1,693

  5. Drive  2,459.4 mi

    1. Drive from Orlando to Los Angelescar car 2,459.4 mi
    40h 10m
    $449–649

  6. Fly Orlando to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MCO - SMF
    7h 33m
    $184–376

  7. Fly Orlando to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MCO - SFO
    7h 57m
    $233–416

  8. Bus to Tampa, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TPA - SAN
    9h 17m
    $157–630

  9. Bus to Tampa, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TPA - LAX
    9h 44m
    $132–478

  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
    $2,139–3,341

Orlando to California by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$469Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,166.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Orlando (MCO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orlando Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Atlanta Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 9h.

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