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

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

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BOS - SAN
    8h 26m
    $175–418

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 20h
    $1,025–2,207

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3d
    $470–922

  4. Drive 2,992 mi

    1. Drive from Salem to Los Angelescar car 2,992 mi
    2d
    $546–789

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BOS - LAX
    8h 52m
    $180–626

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BOS - SFO
    9h 5m
    $204–577

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane BOS - SNA
    9h 51m
    $303–1,078

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

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BOS - SJC
    10h 39m
    $229–869

  9. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane BOS - FAT
    11h 29m
    $194–764

Salem to California by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,025Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,603.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and California, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and three other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Los Angeles via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Haymarket, Back Bay, Boston, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 20h.

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