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How to get fromLos Angeles to Brooklynby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to Brooklyn by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    7h 24m
    $200–579

  2. 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 Midtownbus bus
    2d 14h
    $721–1,514

  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 18h
    $413–789

  4. Drive  2,754.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Brooklyncar car 2,754.1 mi
    45h 28m
    $503–726

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    8h 10m
    $222–644

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

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUR - JFK
    7h 34m
    $289–675

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SNA - JFK
    10h 2m
    $313–984

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    9h 53m
    $274–1,009

  9. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SNA - EWR
    10h 43m
    $355–949

  10. 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 17h
    $851–1,914

Los Angeles to Brooklyn by train, foot, bus, and subway

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$721Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,494.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Brooklyn, Kings 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 Los Angeles Union Station to Prospect Park via St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and 42 St-Times Square in around 2d 18h.

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