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How to get fromWest Chester to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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, 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 30m
    $129–357

  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 16h
    $505–798

  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
    $1,656–2,615

  4. Drive  2,671.5 mi

    1. Drive from West Chester to Los Angelescar car 2,671.5 mi
    43h 5m
    $457–660

  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 44m
    $244–395

  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
    10h 6m
    $228–926

  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 21m
    $211–1,463

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BWI - SMF
    10h 42m
    $251–1,612

  9. 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 57m
    $206–1,321

  10. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to San Francisco 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 Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BWI - SFO
    11h 10m
    $190–1,122

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 19h
    $1,345–2,128

  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
    $1,755–2,808

West Chester to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$505Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,404 mi
  • Duration: 9h 30m

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 2 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 16h.

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