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How to get fromCalifornia to Mobileby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Mobile by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane plane SAN - MOB
    7h 45m
    $122–455

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Mobilebus bus
    44h 29m
    $389–569

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Statrain train Amtrak Mardi Gras Service / ...
    2d 1h
    $1,123–1,797

  4. Drive  1,974.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Mobilecar car 1,974.4 mi
    31h 49m
    $326–471

  5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane plane LAX - MOB
    7h 50m
    $128–453

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane plane ONT - MOB
    8h 27m
    $173–624

  7. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane plane SNA - MOB
    9h 22m
    $154–594

California to Mobile by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,719.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between California, USA and Mobile, AL, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Mobile via Ft Worth Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 44h 29m.

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