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How to get fromBrooklyn to Californiaby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 12 ways to get from Brooklyn to California by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane JFK - SAN
    7h 44m
    $194–1,120

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 15h
    $833–1,733

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 18h
    $453–863

  4. Drive 2,763.1 mi

    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Los Angelescar car 2,763.1 mi
    45h 7m
    $505–729

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane JFK - SNA
    7h 34m
    $462–1,780

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    7h 58m
    $199–728

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane JFK - SFO
    8h 19m
    $243–469

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    8h 29m
    $393–1,496

  9. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EWR - SAN
    8h 41m
    $235–986

  10. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    8h 49m
    $230–744

  11. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EWR - SFO
    9h 5m
    $204–995

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 17h
    $1,013–2,153

Brooklyn to California by subway, foot, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$833Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,456.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and California, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Prospect Park to Los Angeles Union Station via 42 St-Times Square, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 18h.

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