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How to get fromLong Island City to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 12 ways to get from Long Island City to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane JFK - SAN
    8h 17m
    $204–1,117

  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 27m
    $199–625

  3. 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 17h
    $1,703–2,753

  4. 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 17h
    $513–783

  5. Drive  2,761.1 mi

    1. Drive from Long Island City to Los Angelescar car 2,761.1 mi
    45h 2m
    $504–728

  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
    8h 9m
    $395–1,497

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EWR - SAN
    8h 24m
    $387–937

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

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    8h 35m
    $222–695

  9. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EWR - SFO
    8h 46m
    $226–796

  10. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane EWR - SMF
    8h 57m
    $227–636

  11. 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 23m
    $278–922

  12. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 19h
    $1,353–2,133

Long Island City to California by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,703Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,460.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Long Island City, NY, USA and California, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Court Sq-23 St to Los Angeles via 34 St-Herald Sq, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 17h.

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