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

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 28m. 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 flight costs an average of £79, and a train costs an average of £243.

Distance: 3936 km

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£705

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£235

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£344

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69h 1m

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68h 31m

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63h 52m

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1.2 - 3.5kg

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11.8 - 23.6kg

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3.9 - 9.8kg

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from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA

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

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

Amtrak49 Lake Shore Limited · 3 Southwest Chief
15:4067h17
Penn Station, New York, NY
07:57Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
£4311One-way
1 change

Cheapest

Amtrak19 Crescent · 3119 AMTRAK · 1 Sunset Limited
14:0090h35
Penn Station, New York, NY
05:35Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
£4041One-way
2 changes

Fastest

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23:5965h51
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
14:50Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
£5081One-way
3 changes

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Amtrak19 Crescent · 3019 AMTRAK · 1 Sunset Limited
14:0090h35
Penn Station, New York, NY
05:35Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
£4041One-way
2 changes
Amtrak49 Lake Shore Limited · 421 Texas Eagle
15:4088h55
Penn Station, New York, NY
05:35Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
£4661One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
16:3073h20
New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY
14:50Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
£4751One-way
4 changes
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
16:3073h30
New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY
15:00Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA
£4751One-way
4 changes
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
21:1568h45
New York, 28 Allen St., NY
15:00Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA
£4811One-way
4 changes

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FAQs: New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA

Travel to Los Angeles, CA 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 New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA is a flight with an average price of £79.

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

A flight is £51 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £130.

A flight is £165 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £243.

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 14m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Coach takes on average 62h 45m.

Train takes on average 67h 17m.

The New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA distance is approximately 3936 km.
The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA is:
  • Around 97 flights per day.
  • Around 34 coaches per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Coaches mostly depart from New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
  • Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by coach.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA:
  • 22 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Tijuana, Santa Barbara, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Los Angeles, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.

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