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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EWR - SAN
    7h 47m
    $214–910

  2. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHL - SAN
    8h 29m
    $152–487

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 16h
    $444–712

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 16h
    $689–1,506

  5. Drive  2,746.3 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Los Angelescar car 2,746.3 mi
    44h 42m
    $502–724

  6. 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
    7h 53m
    $199–618

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

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    7h 36m
    $372–970

  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 9m
    $193–669

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    8h 45m
    $257–425

  10. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHL - SFO
    9h
    $201–636

  11. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 18h
    $796–2,412

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d
    $841–1,940

New Jersey to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$444Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,432.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and California, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 16h.

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