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

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There are 9 ways to get from Peoria to California by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Peoria International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PIA - SNA
    7h 35m
    $221–816

  2. Fly Peoria International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane PIA - FAT
    8h 34m
    $132–552

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    42h 53m
    $666–1,422

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    45h 51m
    $321–611

  5. Drive 1,901.1 mi

    1. Drive from Peoria to Los Angelescar car 1,901.1 mi
    31h 42m
    $347–502

  6. Fly Peoria International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PIA - SAN
    7h 40m
    $143–656

  7. Fly Peoria International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PIA - SMF
    8h 17m
    $163–705

  8. Fly Peoria International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PIA - SJC
    8h 24m
    $157–657

  9. Bus, train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    3. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane STL - SAN
    10h 7m
    $189–336

Peoria to California by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration42h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$666Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,636.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Peoria, IL, USA and California, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Springfield, Washington & 4th, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, and St Louis Bus Station in around 45h 51m.

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