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How to get fromElizabeth to Los Angelesby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Elizabeth to Los Angeles by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    6h 30m
    $208–671

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

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    8h 47m
    $204–744

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 14h
    $822–1,716

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 17h
    $442–846

  5. Drive 2,744.1 mi

    1. Drive from Elizabeth to Los Angelescar car 2,744.1 mi
    44h 48m
    $501–724

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

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    10h 3m
    $340–1,390

  7. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 19h
    $1,021–2,149

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 2h
    $1,072–2,256

Elizabeth to Los Angeles by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$822Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,463.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl to Los Angeles Union Station via Newark Penn Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 17h.

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