How to get to New York, NY from Los Angeles, CA

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Compare train and coach for Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £578. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 64h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £578, and a coach costs an average of £800.

Distance: 3936 km

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£578

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£800

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67h 19m

Average total duration

66h 49m

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64h 48m

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64h 18m

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1.2 - 3.5kg

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3.9 - 9.8kg

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from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY

How to get to New York, NY from Los Angeles, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Spirit AirlinesNK1693
08:205h15
Los Angeles International Airport
16:35Newark Liberty International Airport
£2791One-way
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Cheapest

Spirit AirlinesNK1693
08:205h15
Los Angeles International Airport
16:35Newark Liberty International Airport
£2791One-way
0 changes

Fastest

UnitedUA2186
21:105h00
John Wayne Airport
05:10Newark Liberty International Airport
£4491One-way
0 changes

Other options

Amtrak785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK · 6 California Zephyr · 48 Lake Shore Limited
19:1392h29
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
18:42Penn Station, New York, NY
£3801One-way
3 changes
Amtrak4 Southwest Chief · 48 Lake Shore Limited
17:1970h23
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
18:42Penn Station, New York, NY
£4461One-way
1 change
Amtrak4 Southwest Chief · 48 Lake Shore Limited · 64 Maple Leaf
17:1973h56
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
22:15Penn Station, New York, NY
£4711One-way
2 changes
Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined+FlixBusFlixBus
12:5568h55
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
12:50New York, 28 Allen St., NY
£3461One-way
3 changes
Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined+FlixBusFlixBus
12:5568h20
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
12:15New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
£3491One-way
3 changes
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
09:3570h55
Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA
11:30New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY
£3491One-way
5 changes
JetBlue AirwaysB6300 · B6272
08:309h08
Los Angeles International Airport
20:38LaGuardia Airport
£3111One-way
1 change
Alaska AirlinesAS284
08:025h20
Los Angeles International Airport
16:22Newark Liberty International Airport
£3371One-way
0 changes
American AirlinesAA307
08:105h16
Los Angeles International Airport
16:26John F. Kennedy International Airport
£3401One-way
0 changes

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FAQs: Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY

Travel to New York, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options to New York, NY from Los Angeles, CA. You can take a train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY is a flight with an average price of £46.

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY:

A flight is £31 less than a coach for this trip with tickets for a coach from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY costing on average £77.

Taking a flight costs £168 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £214.

The quickest way to travel to New York, NY from Los Angeles, CA is by flight, which takes on average 5 h 7 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to New York, NY by coach takes 63 h 5 min on average.

Train takes 70 h 20 min on average.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY is approximately 2440 miles.

The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY is:

  • Around 23 coaches per day.
  • 120 flights a day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY:

    • You can take a coach from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY with Greyhound or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for £77 with Greyhound from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY.
    • You can travel between Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY by flight with Spirit Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines or American Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £46 with Spirit Airlines from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY.
    • You can go to New York, NY from Los Angeles, CA by train with Amtrak. You'll see cheap train tickets for £214 with Amtrak from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY with the following travel companies:

    • Direct flight available with Spirit Airlines, United or Alaska Airlines 14 direct flights per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to New York, NY as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to New York, NY from Los Angeles, CA.

    Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY often also extend their holiday to go to Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Atlantic City, NJ or Niagara Falls, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between New York, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.

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