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How to get fromSpringfield to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SGF - SAN
    6h 12m
    $148–624

  2. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SGF - FAT
    7h 35m
    $127–520

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    36h 30m
    $240–460

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 120
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    40h 55m
    $547–1,165

  5. Drive 1,601.1 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Los Angelescar car 1,601.1 mi
    25h 4m
    $293–423

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SGF - SNA
    6h 14m
    $216–734

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

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SGF - SJC
    6h 46m
    $162–625

Springfield to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration36h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,391.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and California, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–460 and the journey takes 36h 30m.

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