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

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There are 11 ways to get from California to Brooklyn by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SNA - EWR
    6h 53m
    $395–1,493

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SAN - JFK
    7h 22m
    $194–1,121

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2d 14h
    $867–1,679

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2d 18h
    $460–861

  5. Drive 2,754.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Brooklyncar car 2,754.1 mi
    45h 27m
    $503–726

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    7h 22m
    $200–729

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

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SFO - JFK
    7h 44m
    $243–469

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    8h 11m
    $231–744

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SAN - EWR
    8h 6m
    $236–986

  10. Fly Van Nuys Airport to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Van Nuys Airport (VNY) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane VNY - LGA
    8h 31m
    $266–1,107

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2d 17h
    $1,047–2,099

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

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$867Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,463 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

United Airlines and Delta fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Prospect Park via St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and 42 St-Times Square in around 2d 18h.

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