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

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There are 12 ways to get from Empire State Building to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    8h 35m
    $209–592

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane JFK - BUR
    9h 22m
    $176–670

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 16h
    $543–835

  4. 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
    $1,726–2,706

  5. Drive  2,758.7 mi

    1. Drive from Empire State Building to Los Angelescar car 2,758.7 mi
    44h 58m
    $472–682

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

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    8h 39m
    $201–581

  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 59m
    $244–632

  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
    12h 5m
    $369–854

  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
    12h 9m
    $321–643

  10. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane JFK - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    12h 14m
    $271–683

  11. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EWR - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    12h 17m
    $449–794

  12. 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 17h
    $1,358–2,132

Empire State Building to Los Angeles by foot and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$543Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,478 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 16h.

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