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How to get fromPenn Station to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from Penn Station to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BWI - SAN
    7h 22m
    $244–1,484

  2. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BWI - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 12m
    $232–1,443

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $444–876

  4. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 17h
    $952–2,574

  5. Drive 2,619.9 mi

    1. Drive from Penn Station to Los Angelescar car 2,619.9 mi
    42h 32m
    $479–691

  6. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BWI - SMF
    7h 34m
    $264–1,533

  7. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BWI - LAX
    7h 49m
    $239–1,192

  8. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BWI - SJC
    7h 51m
    $248–1,485

  9. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BWI - SFO
    7h 59m
    $403–1,193

  10. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IAD - SNA
    9h 3m
    $464–977

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 22h
    $1,013–2,126

Penn Station to California by foot and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$444Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,308.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Penn Station, MD, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Penn Station to Los Angeles Union Station via MCCULLOH ST & PRESTON ST nb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 15h.

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