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How to get fromSanta Monica to Manhattanby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Santa Monica to Manhattan by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    7h 56m
    $221–731

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

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    8h
    $195–721

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2d 16h
    $842–1,732

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2d 20h
    $462–912

  5. Drive 2,770.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Manhattancar car 2,770.6 mi
    45h 38m
    $506–731

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

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUR - JFK
    9h 19m
    $358–922

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane LAX - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    9h 38m
    $284–1,706

  8. Fly Van Nuys Airport to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Van Nuys Airport (VNY) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane VNY - LGA
    8h 43m
    $266–1,109

  9. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SNA - EWR
    11h 58m
    $347–1,436

  10. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SNA - JFK
    12h 15m
    $421–1,726

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2d 19h
    $1,012–2,152

Santa Monica to Manhattan by bus, train, and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$842Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,474.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Port Authority Bus Terminal via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 20h.

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