There are 11 ways to get from California to Grand Central Terminal by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SNA - EWR
6h 36m$393–990Fly Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane LAX - JFK
7h 38m$202–581Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2d 17h$773–1,834Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0421
2d 18h$459–726Drive 2,753.1 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Grand Central Terminalcar 2,753.1 mi
45h 16m$503–726Fly San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SAN - JFK
7h 28m$206–1,123Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane LAX - EWR
7h 51m$219–641Fly San Diego International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SAN - EWR
7h 46m$234–933Fly Sacramento International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SMF - EWR
7h 42m$243–631Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane LAX - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
9h 37m$270–1,007Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
2d 17h$683–1,514
California to Grand Central Terminal by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Grand Central Terminal is to fly which costs $210 - $650 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from California to Grand Central Terminal is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $390 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.
No, there is no direct train from California to Grand Central Terminal station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
The distance between California and Grand Central Terminal is 2469 miles. The road distance is 2769.2 miles.
The best way to get from California to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to train which takes 2 days 17h and costs $750 - $1,900.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from California to Grand Central Terminal, including transfers.
California to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Grand Central Terminal is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $390 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $750 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 17h, you could also bus, which costs $450 - $750 and takes 2 days 18h.
What companies run services between California, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Grand Central Terminal via Chicago Union Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 2d 17h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Newark Liberty International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–470
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
California to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Grand Central Terminal is 3h ahead of California. It is currently 7:42 AM in California and 10:42 AM in Grand Central Terminal.
California to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Grand Central Terminal is 2769 miles. It takes approximately 45h 16m to drive from California to Grand Central Terminal.
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