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

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There are 12 ways to get from Los Angeles to Paterson 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
    8h 17m
    $211–654

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    8h 42m
    $208–607

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2d 17h
    $1,377–2,123

  4. 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 18h
    $508–762

  5. Drive  2,745.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Patersoncar car 2,745.3 mi
    45h 14m
    $501–724

  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 55m
    $297–953

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ONT - JFK
    9h 30m
    $263–678

  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
    10h 47m
    $361–1,016

  9. 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 Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    9h 56m
    $274–1,032

  10. 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
    11h 27m
    $328–1,019

  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 18h
    $1,720–2,796

  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
    3d
    $1,837–2,903

Los Angeles to Paterson by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,377Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,484.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United 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 Main St At Market St via St Louis Bus Station and Newark Penn Station in around 2d 18h.

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