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

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

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  1. Fly Greenville to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Greenville (PGV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PGV - SAN
    12h 2m
    $202–821

  2. Fly Greenville to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Greenville (PGV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PGV - LAX
    9h 43m
    $147–579

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 21h
    $450–886

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d
    $1,105–2,337

  5. Drive 2,609.1 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Los Angelescar car 2,609.1 mi
    42h 29m
    $477–688

  6. Bus to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Washington to New Bernbus bus
    2. Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EWN - SAN
    9h 56m
    $210–831

  7. Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RDU - LAX
    11h 14m
    $235–653

  8. Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RDU - SAN
    11h 11m
    $250–945

  9. Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RDU - SFO
    11h 49m
    $259–504

Washington to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$450Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,298.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 2m

What companies run services between Washington, NC, USA and California, USA?

American Airlines flies from Greenville (PGV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington to Los Angeles Union Station via Myrtle Beach Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 21h.

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