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

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There are 8 ways to get from Utica to California by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SYR - SAN
    11h 23m
    $249–1,132

  2. Train, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SYR - LAX
    11h 33m
    $194–940

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 10h
    $1,597–2,509

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Utica Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $512–814

  5. Drive  2,721.3 mi

    1. Drive from Utica to Los Angelescar car 2,721.3 mi
    43h 36m
    $497–718

  6. Train, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SYR - SNA
    11h 40m
    $367–1,542

  7. Train, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SYR - SFO
    11h 54m
    $208–991

  8. Train, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SYR - FAT
    13h 6m
    $248–1,128

Utica to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,597Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,390 mi
  • Duration: 11h 23m

What companies run services between Utica, NY, USA and California, USA?

You can take a train from Utica Amtrak Station to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 10h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utica Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station via Cleveland Bus Station, Columbus, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 15h.

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