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How to get fromNew York to Grahamstownby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from New York to Grahamstown by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Port Elizabeth, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane EWR - PLZ
    2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstownbus bus
    33h 10m
    R 9,736–32,987

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Port Elizabeth, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane JFK - PLZ
    2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstownbus bus
    27h 52m
    R 8,106–27,809

  3. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to East London, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to East London (ELS)plane plane EWR - ELS
    2. Take the bus from East London to Grahamstownbus bus
    34h 4m
    R 10,906–38,167

  4. Fly Laguardia Airport to Port Elizabeth, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane LGA - PLZ
    2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstownbus bus
    26h 10m
    R 12,470–42,690

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration29h 20mAverage Duration
TicketR 9,286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,289.4 km
  • Duration: 33h 10m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Grahamstown, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from New York to Grahamstown. However, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Port Elizabeth (PLZ), take the taxi to Port Elizabeth, then take the bus to Grahamstown. Alternatively, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to East London (ELS), take the taxi to East London, then take the bus to Grahamstown.

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