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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Long Islandby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Long Island by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    5h 15m
    $180–650

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2d 18h
    $951–2,166

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2d 19h
    $441–866

  4. Drive 2,768.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Brooklyncar car 2,768.1 mi
    45h 52m
    $506–730

  5. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    6h 17m
    $212–622

  6. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane LAX - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    8h
    $266–1,060

  7. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane LAX - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    9h 39m
    $277–1,345

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus
    2d 19h
    $811–1,766

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Long Island by bus, foot, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$951Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,469.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and 34 St-Penn Station in around 2d 18h.

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