There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to Long Island by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane LAX - JFK
6h 51m$188–563Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2d 16h$790–1,829Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0421
2d 19h$469–747Drive 2,754.1 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Brooklyncar 2,754.1 mi
45h 27m$503–726Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BUR - JFK
7h 1m$277–659Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane LAX - EWR
7h 51m$222–644Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SNA - JFK
9h 29m$300–968Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SNA - EWR
10h 24m$354–949Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane LAX - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
9h 36m$273–1,010Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus
2d 17h$710–1,509
Los Angeles to Long Island by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Long Island is to fly which costs $220 - $650 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Long Island is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $180 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Queens Plaza South/28 St via St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Madison Av/E 57 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr via Chicago Union Station and 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.
The distance between Los Angeles and Long Island is 2498 miles. The road distance is 2770.2 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Long Island without a car is to train which takes 2 days 16h and costs $750 - $1,900.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Los Angeles to Long Island, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Long Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Long Island is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $180 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $750 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 16h, you could also bus, which costs $460 - $750 and takes 2 days 19h.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, 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 train from Los Angeles to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr via Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and 34 St-Penn Station in around 2d 16h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–470
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Los Angeles to Long Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Long Island is 3h ahead of Los Angeles. It is currently 2:42 PM in Los Angeles and 5:42 PM in Long Island.
Los Angeles to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Long Island is 2770 miles. It takes approximately 45h 27m to drive from Los Angeles to Long Island.
There are 96+ hotels available in Long Island.