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

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There are 12 ways to get from Los Angeles to New Jersey by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    6h 58m
    $189–668

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2d 12h
    $850–1,698

  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 Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2d 17h
    $439–838

  4. Drive 2,740.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Newarkcar car 2,740.3 mi
    44h 56m
    $501–723

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    7h 53m
    $204–793

  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
    8h 10m
    $293–939

  7. 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 Trentontrain train
    8h 23m
    $261–498

  8. 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
    9h 29m
    $333–1,525

  9. Fly Van Nuys Airport to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Van Nuys Airport (VNY) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane VNY - LGA
    8h 29m
    $268–1,121

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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 Trentontrain train
    9h 49m
    $278–755

  11. Train via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2d 17h
    $1,010–2,716

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2d 23h
    $1,080–2,218

Los Angeles to New Jersey by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$850Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,468.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and New Jersey, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Newark Penn Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 17h.

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