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How to get fromNew Brunswick to Californiaby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 12 ways to get from New Brunswick to California by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    7h 55m
    $392–1,494

  2. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane JFK - SAN
    9h 6m
    $199–1,140

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 14h
    $860–1,756

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 18h
    $475–942

  5. Drive 2,739.9 mi

    1. Drive from New Brunswick to Los Angelescar car 2,739.9 mi
    44h 18m
    $500–723

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EWR - SAN
    8h 8m
    $234–984

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

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    8h 15m
    $229–742

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EWR - SFO
    8h 31m
    $203–993

  9. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    9h 20m
    $204–748

  10. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane JFK - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 40m
    $237–699

  11. Train via Ossining

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 19h
    $1,021–2,205

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 1h
    $1,053–2,264

New Brunswick to California by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$860Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,461.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between New Brunswick, NJ, USA and California, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany St & Spring St to Los Angeles Union Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 18h.

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