There are 4 ways to get from Saginaw to California by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MBS - SAN
7h 40m$165–682Bus, train
- Take the bus from Saginaw to Flintbus
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
2d 3h$623–1,470Bus
- Take the bus from Saginaw to Flintbus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2d 7h$413–670Drive 2,282.2 mi
- Drive from Saginaw to Los Angelescar 2,282.2 mi
36h 10m$417–602
Saginaw to California by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saginaw to California is to fly which costs $160 - $700 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Saginaw to California is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Saginaw to California station. However, there are services departing from Saginaw and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Flint Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
The distance between Saginaw and California is 1962 miles. The road distance is 2295.5 miles.
The best way to get from Saginaw to California without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 3h and costs $600 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Saginaw to California, including transfers.
Saginaw to California bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Saginaw station.
The best way to get from Saginaw to California is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $700 and takes 2 days 7h.
Saginaw to California bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Flint station.
California is 3h behind Saginaw. It is currently 2:37 PM in Saginaw and 11:37 AM in California.
What companies run services between Saginaw, MI, USA and California, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saginaw to Los Angeles Union Station via Flint, Flint Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 7h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Mbs International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Saginaw to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Saginaw to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Yes, the driving distance between Saginaw to California is 2296 miles. It takes approximately 36h 10m to drive from Saginaw to California.
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