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

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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Times Square by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    7h 23m
    $202–522

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUR - JFK
    7h 38m
    $121–468

  3. 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 16h
    $1,726–2,731

  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 Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2d 17h
    $536–800

  5. Drive  2,752.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Times Squarecar car 2,752.7 mi
    45h 15m
    $471–680

  6. 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
    7h 25m
    $210–642

  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
    8h 25m
    $257–543

  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
    $260–987

  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
    9h 59m
    $369–754

  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
    10h 4m
    $321–454

  11. 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 16h
    $1,386–2,121

Los Angeles to Times Square by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,726Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,500.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Times Square, 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 16h.

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