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Trip Overview

The average train between New York, NY and California takes 2d 21h and the fastest train takes 2d 19h. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from New York, NY to California. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 21h
Duration
3,187 mi
Distance
$2,103
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

New York, NY to California train times

Trains run 6 times a week between New York, NY and California. The earliest departure is at 2:43 AM at night, and the last departure from New York, NY is at 3:27 PM which arrives into California at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand St and take an average of 2d 21h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    MTAAmtrakAmtrak2d 19h • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    MTAAmtrakAmtrak2d 19h • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    MTAAmtrakAmtrak2d 19h • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    MTAAmtrakAmtrak2d 19h • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    MTAAmtrakAmtrak3d 8h • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    MTAAmtrakAmtrak2d 19h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New York, NY to California? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 3,186.8 mi
  • Duration: 2d 21h

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and California, USA?

You can take a vehicle from New York, NY to Los Angeles via Grand St, 34 St-Herald Sq, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 17h.

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