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How to get fromNew York, NY to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane JFK - SAN
    8h 32m
    $204–1,117

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

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    8h 46m
    $199–775

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 17h
    $1,013–2,153

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 17h
    $450–857

  5. Drive 2,757.6 mi

    1. Drive from New York, NY to Los Angelescar car 2,757.6 mi
    44h 56m
    $504–727

  6. 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
    8h 11m
    $393–1,596

  7. 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 26m
    $235–986

  8. 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 32m
    $210–694

  9. 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 48m
    $204–845

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

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane JFK - BUR
    10h 3m
    $288–922

  11. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane JFK - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 6m
    $342–626

  12. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 17h
    $865–1,773

New York, NY to California by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,013Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,463.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and California, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from New York, NY to Los Angeles via Grand St, 34 St-Herald Sq, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 17h.

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