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How to get fromWest Chester to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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There are 12 ways to get from West Chester to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHL - SAN
    9h 14m
    $151–474

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from King of Prussia Park & Ride 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 15h
    $396–796

  3. Train via Pittsburgh (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Paoli Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 16h
    $829–1,918

  4. Drive 2,671.5 mi

    1. Drive from West Chester to Los Angelescar car 2,671.5 mi
    43h 6m
    $488–705

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    9h 31m
    $256–412

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHL - SFO
    9h 46m
    $200–623

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BWI - SAN
    10h 6m
    $382–1,311

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BWI - LAX
    10h 32m
    $217–1,319

  9. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    10h 36m
    $398–1,071

  10. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IAD - SNA
    11h 20m
    $560–1,727

  11. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 17h
    $722–1,628

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 1h
    $896–2,056

West Chester to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,404 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between West Chester, PA, USA and California, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High St & Washington St - FS to Los Angeles Union Station via Plaza at King of Prussia, South Gulph Rd & Bill Smith Blvd - FS, King of Prussia Park & Ride, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 15h.

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