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How to get fromLos Angeles to Union Cityby plane, train, ferry, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Union City by plane, train, ferry, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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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
    7h 21m
    $208–641

  2. Train, line 11 ferry

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Port Imperial / Weehawkenferry ferry
    2d 17h

  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
    $475–750

  4. Drive  2,751.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Union Citycar car 2,751.1 mi
    45h 7m
    $503–726

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, line 11 ferry

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    2. Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Port Imperial / Weehawkenferry ferry
    8h 16m

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, line 11 ferry

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUR - JFK
    2. Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Port Imperial / Weehawkenferry ferry
    8h 29m

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, line 11 ferry

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Port Imperial / Weehawkenferry ferry
    9h 4m

  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 51m
    $358–1,003

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train, line 11 ferry

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Port Imperial / Weehawkenferry ferry
    9h 49m

  10. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to John F. Kennedy International Airport, line 11 ferry

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SNA - JFK
    2. Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Port Imperial / Weehawkenferry ferry
    11h

  11. Train, bus, line 11 ferry

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Port Imperial / Weehawkenferry ferry
    2d 17h

Los Angeles to Union City by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$475Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,472 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Union City, 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 30Th St At Pleasant Ave via St Louis Bus Station and Newark Penn Station in around 2d 17h.

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