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How to get fromRichmond Airport (RIC) to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RIC - SAN
    7h 21m
    $217–654

  2. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane RIC - FAT
    8h 39m
    $208–799

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 19h
    $440–870

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 21h
    $929–2,123

  5. Drive 2,596.2 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Los Angelescar car 2,596.2 mi
    41h 37m
    $474–685

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RIC - LAX
    6h 36m
    $258–711

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane RIC - SNA
    7h 21m
    $323–1,117

  8. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 22h
    $974–2,085

Richmond Airport (RIC) to California by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,265.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Richmond Airport (RIC), USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ric Airport to Los Angeles Union Station via Broad + 17Th, Richmond, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 19h.

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