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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from New York to Los Angeles

Composite routes from New York to Los Angeles

Cheapest
44 h 7 min
Car
4489 km.
from $246
Other
2 d 16 h 4 min
3936 km.
from $696.09
2 d 16 h 20 min
3936 km.
from $751.46
10 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
3935 km.
from $156.74
11 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
3935 km.
from $241.05
11 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
3935 km.
from $220.43
11 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
3935 km.
from $342.01
12 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
3935 km.
from $319.15
2 d 17 h 51 min
Bus, Train
3935 km.
from $456.97

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.45–$766.36

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.27–$574.77
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$562.00
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.82–$702.50
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.73–$562.00
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$766.36
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.82–$957.95

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$83.02–$510.91

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$536.45
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
9h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$625.86
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
9h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$1,021.81
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
9h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.36–$1,021.81
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$766.36
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.82–$830.22
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$830.22
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.82–$702.50

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.91–$344.86
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
9h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.68–$370.41
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
8h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.54–$472.59
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
10h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.77–$447.04
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$281.00–$434.27
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.91–$370.41
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$140.50–$587.54

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.36–$702.50
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$1,660.44
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.82–$894.09
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$957.95
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.68–$830.22

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.64–$293.77
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.64–$306.54

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$523.68
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$702.50
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$830.22

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.82–$485.36

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$140.50–$587.54

Porter Airlines

Website:
flyporter.com/en-ca/
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.54–$1,404.99

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
19h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.79–$332.09
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
43h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$204.36–$702.50
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.88–$95.79

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Rancho Cucamonga station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.58–$12.77
Train from Tustin station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$9.58–$12.13

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Newark Penn Station to St
Ave. Duration:
22h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.64–$459.82
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$140.50–$830.22

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
21h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$83.02–$255.45

Niagara Airbus

Phone:
905-374-8111
Email:
airsales@niagaraairbus.com
Website:
niagaraairbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$102.18–$121.34

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from New York to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from New York to Los Angeles is to fly and train which costs $130.43 - $760.87 and takes 10h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from New York to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from New York to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $97.83 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between New York and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct bus from New York to Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from New York City Chinatown and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Newark Penn Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.

Is there a direct train between New York and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct train from New York station to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.

How far is it from New York to Los Angeles?

The distance between New York and Los Angeles is 3998 km. The road distance is 4490.5 km.

How do I travel from New York to Los Angeles without a car?

The best way to get from New York to Los Angeles without a car is to train which takes 2 days 16h and costs $250 - $923.91 .

How long does it take to get from New York to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from New York to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New York to Los Angeles bus from?

New York to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the New York to Los Angeles train from?

New York to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from New York to Los Angeles?

The best way to get from New York to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $97.83 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $923.91 and takes 2 days 16h, you could also bus, which costs $184.78 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 16h.

Where does the New York to Los Angeles bus arrive?

New York to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between New York and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3h behind New York. It is currently 14:14 in New York and 11:14 in Los Angeles.

Where does the New York to Los Angeles train arrive?

New York to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from New York to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between New York to Los Angeles is 4491 km. It takes approximately 44h 6m to drive from New York to Los Angeles.

How do I get a train ticket from New York to Los Angeles?

Book your New York to Los Angeles train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from New York to Los Angeles?

Book your New York to Los Angeles bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 3059+ hotels available in Los Angeles. Prices start at $85.64 per night.
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