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There are 6 ways to get from Plymouth to California by train or plane

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  1. Train to Exeter, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EXT - SFO
    31h 1m
    $456–1,477

  2. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane NQY - SFO
    22h 50m
    $397–1,354

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LHR - SFO
    17h 17m
    $551–1,416

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LHR - LAX
    17h 32m
    $527–1,415

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LHR - SAN
    17h 31m
    $632–1,707

  6. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane NQY - LAX
    20h 1m
    $513–1,753

Exeter (EXT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration29h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,382.8 mi
  • Duration: 31h 1m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and California, USA?

There is no direct connection from Plymouth to California. However, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to St Davids Station, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, then take the subway to 12th Street / Oakland City Center. Alternatively, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, then take the subway to 12th Street / Oakland City Center.

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