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How to get fromEmpire State Building to Los Angelesby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Empire State Building to Los Angeles by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, 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
    8h 12m
    $217–690

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    8h 21m
    $201–831

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 13h
    $896–1,769

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 16h
    $535–934

  5. Drive 2,758.7 mi

    1. Drive from Empire State Building to Los Angelescar car 2,758.7 mi
    44h 59m
    $504–728

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

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane JFK - BUR
    9h 37m
    $360–928

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane JFK - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 40m
    $354–632

  8. 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
    11h 44m
    $352–1,447

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

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane JFK - SNA
    11h 49m
    $426–1,738

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 16h
    $1,012–2,124

Empire State Building to Los Angeles by foot, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$896Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,478 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, 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 vehicle from Empire State Building to Los Angeles Union Station via New York Midtown, Newark Penn Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 16h.

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