the three major routes were around south america,through the Panama Canal, and overland.
The Forty-Niners reached California during the Gold Rush mainly by land and sea routes. Many traveled overland on foot, horseback, or by wagon along the California Trail or other routes. Others sailed around Cape Horn or took steamships to reach the west coast.
Shifts in fortunes and population and statehood were major effects of the California gold rush. The event in question, from 1848 to 1855, led to the consolidation of English-speaking control over California as well as the fantastic fortunes of some and misfortunes of many during the scramble for gold.
Not everyone who came to California during the Gold Rush arrived by ship. While many prospectors traveled by sea to ports like San Francisco, others took overland routes, such as the California Trail or the Sierra Nevada. These overland routes often involved arduous journeys across difficult terrain, and some travelers even used alternative methods like wagon trains. Thus, while maritime travel was significant, it was not the sole means of reaching California during this period.
Many, Many different routes.
Gold.
California and Nevada
actually all or the states went to California for gold
Gold, during the gold rush.
California. The name hasn't changed.
China
China
gold rushers