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

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There are 11 ways to get from Long Island City to Los Angeles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. 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 12m
    $199–775

  2. 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
    $1,003–2,153

  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 17h
    $433–863

  4. Drive 2,761.1 mi

    1. Drive from Long Island City to Los Angelescar car 2,761.1 mi
    45h 3m
    $504–728

  5. 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 31m
    $210–694

  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 29m
    $288–922

  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 32m
    $342–626

  8. 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 41m
    $373–1,533

  9. 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 3m
    $354–1,552

  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
    11h 48m
    $244–1,202

  11. 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
    $863–1,773

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,003Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,498.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Long Island City, NY, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 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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