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

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

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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 11m
    $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 28m
    $196–1,124

  3. 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 16h
    $1,048–2,116

  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
    $462–873

  5. Drive 2,751.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to New Yorkcar car 2,751.1 mi
    45h 11m
    $503–726

  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 29m
    $228–741

  7. 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 28m
    $202–732

  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 16m
    $222–631

  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
    7h 25m
    $232–983

  10. Fly Van Nuys Airport to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Van Nuys Airport (VNY) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane VNY - LGA
    8h 7m
    $266–1,107

  11. 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 City Chinatownbus bus
    2d 17h
    $888–1,726

California to New York by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,048Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,453.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between California, USA and New York, 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 train from Los Angeles to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 16h.

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