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

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

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ILM - SAN
    7h 38m
    $206–772

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ILM - LAX
    7h 57m
    $151–580

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit 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 19h
    $432–854

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 3h
    $887–2,041

  5. Drive 2,567.9 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmington to Los Angelescar car 2,567.9 mi
    41h 9m
    $469–677

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ILM - SNA
    7h 38m
    $284–932

  7. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ILM - SJC
    8h 12m
    $220–823

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ILM - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h
    $194–731

Wilmington to California by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$432Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,262.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to Los Angeles Union Station via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Myrtle Beach Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 19h.

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