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

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There are 10 ways to get from Downey to New York by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    7h 40m
    $196–573

  2. 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 19h
    $864–2,304

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop 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 19h
    $473–753

  4. Drive  2,749.3 mi

    1. Drive from Downey to New Yorkcar car 2,749.3 mi
    45h 15m
    $502–725

  5. 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 43m
    $203–632

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SNA - EWR
    10h 19m
    $347–984

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SNA - JFK
    10h 29m
    $310–975

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUR - JFK
    9h 35m
    $294–933

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane LAX - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    9h 16m
    $264–998

  10. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ONT - JFK
    10h 47m
    $248–637

Downey to New York by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$864Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,504.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Downey, CA, USA and New York, NY, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Firestone / Downey to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via MLK Transit Center, Compton Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 19h.

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