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

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

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  1. Fly Richmond International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RIC - SAN
    9h 6m
    $212–655

  2. Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DCA - SAN
    9h 30m
    $202–643

  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 17h
    $446–872

  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 Los Angelestrain train
    2d 18h
    $980–2,100

  5. Drive 2,589.3 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Los Angelescar car 2,589.3 mi
    41h 31m
    $473–683

  6. Fly Richmond International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RIC - LAX
    8h 21m
    $257–713

  7. Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DCA - LAX
    9h 37m
    $227–601

  8. Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 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 38m
    $550–1,102

  9. Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IAD - SAN
    9h 53m
    $212–792

  10. Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IAD - SFO
    10h 15m
    $471–751

  11. Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAD - LAX
    10h 17m
    $217–900

Richmond to California by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$446Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,275.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, 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 Richmond to Los Angeles Union Station via Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 17h.

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