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

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There are 9 ways to get from New York to California by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or subway

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus bus New York
    9h 44m
    $96–135

  2. Drive 353.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York to Californiacar car 353.6 mi
    6h 34m
    $65–94

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Connellsville Stationtrain train Floridian
    10h 20m
    $189–370

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane EWR - PIT
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Liberty Ave + Gateway #4bus bus
    4. Take the train from Gateway Station to Library Stationtrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Library Station to Californiataxi taxi
    6h 3m

  5. Bus via Third At Rt 51 Overpass - Elizabeth Park And Ride (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0410 / ...
    9h 48m
    $102–167

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    11h 21m
    $175–334

  7. Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly, bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane LGA - PIT
    4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Liberty Ave + Gateway #4bus bus
    5. Take the train from Gateway Station to Library Stationtrain train
    6. Take the taxi from Library Station to Californiataxi taxi
    6h 26m

  8. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane JFK - PIT
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Liberty Ave + Gateway #4bus bus
    4. Take the train from Gateway Station to Library Stationtrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Library Station to Californiataxi taxi
    6h 18m

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane PHL - PIT
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Liberty Ave + Gateway #4bus bus
    4. Take the train from Gateway Station to Library Stationtrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Library Station to Californiataxi taxi
    7h 26m

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 447.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 44m

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

Megabus operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Pittsburgh Greyhound once daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to California via Washington Union Station and Connellsville Station in around 10h 20m.

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