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

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There are 10 ways to get from Springfield to California by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CMH - SAN
    8h 26m
    $202–796

  2. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IND - SAN
    9h 46m
    $162–296

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d
    $378–597

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 3h
    $696–1,731

  5. Drive  2,185.9 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Los Angelescar car 2,185.9 mi
    34h 46m
    $399–577

  6. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CMH - LAX
    8h 55m
    $167–654

  7. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CMH - SFO
    9h 1m
    $221–555

  8. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IND - LAX
    10h 6m
    $217–454

  9. Bus to Covington, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CVG - LAX
    11h 13m
    $243–613

  10. Bus to Covington, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CVG - SFO
    11h 37m
    $207–764

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,022.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

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

You can take a vehicle from Springfield to Los Angeles Union Station via Springfield and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d.

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