There are 12 ways to get from Jamaica to California by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane JFK - SNA
7h 24m$349–1,024Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane JFK - LAX
7h 52m$196–572Bus, train
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
2d 14h$725–1,609Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
2d 18h$403–833Drive 2,768 mi
- Drive from Jamaica to Los Angelescar 2,768 mi
45h 15m$506–730Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane JFK - SAN
7h 37m$201–1,114Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane JFK - SFO
8h 7m$210–503Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane EWR - SAN
8h 26m$238–942Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane EWR - LAX
8h 32m$223–650Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane EWR - SNA
8h 15m$396–1,002Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane EWR - SFO
8h 48m$217–701Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
2d 17h$855–2,009
Jamaica to California by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jamaica to California is to fly which costs $210 - $550 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Jamaica to California is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $340 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Jamaica to California station. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.
No, there is no direct train from Jamaica to California. However, there are services departing from Jamaica and arriving at Los Angeles via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
The distance between Jamaica and California is 2481 miles. The road distance is 2784.1 miles.
The best way to get from Jamaica to California without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 14h and costs $700 - $1,700.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Jamaica to California, including transfers.
Jamaica to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Jamaica to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Jamaica to California is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $340 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $850 and takes 2 days 18h, you could also train, which costs $850 - $2,100 and takes 2 days 17h.
What companies run services between Jamaica, NY, USA and California, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Los Angeles Union Station via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 18h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Jamaica to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
California is 3h behind Jamaica. It is currently 6:38 PM in Jamaica and 3:38 PM in California.
Jamaica to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica to California is 2784 miles. It takes approximately 45h 15m to drive from Jamaica to California.
There are 3440+ hotels available in California.