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How to get fromCalifornia to Grand Central Terminalby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from California to Grand Central Terminal 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 35m
    $392–1,490

  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 32m
    $196–1,123

  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
    $871–1,705

  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
    $478–891

  5. Drive 2,753.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Grand Central Terminalcar car 2,753.2 mi
    45h 16m
    $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 33m
    $202–831

  7. 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
    7h 52m
    $218–691

  8. 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
    7h 48m
    $232–983

  9. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SMF - EWR
    7h 43m
    $222–631

  10. Fly Van Nuys Airport to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Van Nuys Airport (VNY) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane VNY - LGA
    8h 4m
    $276–1,107

  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
    $1,041–2,115

California to Grand Central Terminal by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$478Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,455 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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 bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Grand Central Terminal via St Louis Bus Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2d 18h.

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