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

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There are 11 ways to get from California to Jersey City 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 13m
    $377–1,471

  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 44m
    $198–1,134

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2d 13h
    $860–1,683

  4. Bus

    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 Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2d 17h
    $454–876

  5. Drive 2,746.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Jersey Citycar car 2,746.3 mi
    45h 2m
    $502–724

  6. 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 30m
    $203–672

  7. 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 26m
    $218–964

  8. 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 21m
    $207–612

  9. 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 44m
    $204–842

  10. Train via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2d 17h
    $1,020–2,176

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    3d
    $1,090–2,213

California to Jersey City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$860Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,451.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between California, USA and Jersey City, NJ, 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 Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave via St Louis Bus Station and Newark Penn Station in around 2d 17h.

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