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

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There are 12 ways to get from California to New Jersey 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

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SNA - EWR
    5h 55m
    $374–1,018

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SAN - PHL
    8h 8m
    $146–475

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $1,356–2,090

  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 Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2d 17h
    $470–729

  5. Drive  2,740.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Newarkcar car 2,740.3 mi
    44h 56m
    $501–723

  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 13m
    $190–619

  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 3m
    $364–911

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

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SFO - EWR
    7h 39m
    $193–669

  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 54m
    $205–595

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane LAX - PHL
    8h 20m
    $252–413

  11. 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
    $1,715–3,321

  12. 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
    2d 23h
    $1,826–2,830

California to New Jersey by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,356Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,445.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between California, USA and New Jersey, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Newark Penn Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 17h.

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