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 coach, with an average ticket price of £242 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 10h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 3.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £242, while a train costs an average of £653.

Distance: 3936 km

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Driving

£653

Average Price

£400

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£242

Average Price

Cheapest

£435

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(fuel + tolls)

64h 50m

Average total duration

64h 20m

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30m

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10h 5m

Average total duration

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8h 5m

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2h 0m

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63h 57m

Average total duration

63h 27m

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30m

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40h 54m

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1.2 - 3.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

11.8 - 23.6kg

CO2 emissions

3.9 - 9.8kg

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Alaska Airlines

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The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA is a coach with an average price of £242.

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

A coach is £158 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £400.

A coach is £412 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £653.

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 10h 5m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Coach takes on average 63h 57m.

Train takes on average 64h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £653 compared to roughly £435 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-218.45. The journey takes 64h 20m versus 40h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Alaska AirlinesAS1399 · AS318
    6:309h44
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    13:14Burbank
    £2651One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • Alaska AirlinesAS1399 · AS318
    6:309h44
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    13:14Burbank
    £2651One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • UnitedUA2692
    9:205h43
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    12:03Los Angeles International Airport
    £3311One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Amtrak43 Pennsylvanian · 40 Floridian · 3 Southwest Chief
    10:5271h35
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    7:27Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    £4141One-way
    2 changes
  • Amtrak95 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian · 3 Southwest Chief
    10:3571h52
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    7:27Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    £4831One-way
    2 changes
  • Amtrak19 Crescent · 1 Sunset Limited
    14:0090h35
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    5:35Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    £6321One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound · +FlixBusFlixBus
    21:1575h55
    New York, 28 Allen St., NY
    22:10Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA
    £3221One-way
    3 changes
  • Greyhound · · ·
    20:0077h10
    New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station
    22:10Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA
    £3571One-way
    4 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound · ·
    10:4562h45
    New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    22:30Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    £3611One-way
    3 changes
  • Alaska AirlinesAS335 · AS1322
    17:2019h11
    John F. Kennedy International Airport
    9:31Burbank
    £2841One-way
    1 change
  • Alaska AirlinesAS335 · AS534
    17:209h34
    John F. Kennedy International Airport
    23:54Ontario International Airport
    £2951One-way
    1 change
  • UnitedUA2238
    15:555h45
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    18:40Los Angeles International Airport
    £3311One-way
    0 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 coach with an average price of £242.

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

A coach is £158 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £400.

A coach is £412 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £653.

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 10h 5m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Coach takes on average 63h 57m.

Train takes on average 64h 50m.

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 150 flights per day.
  • Around 29 coaches per day.
  • Around 3 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:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
  • 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.
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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, skywest airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Los Angeles, CA by coach.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA:
  • 33 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Las Vegas, NV, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Portland, OR, Denver, CO. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Los Angeles, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Los Angeles, you can explore the vibrant Venice Beach Boardwalk with its eclectic shops and street performers, visit the historic El Capitan Theatre for a classic movie experience, or take a scenic hike in Runyon Canyon Park for panoramic city views. Enjoy a live performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, known for its stunning architecture, or discover unique exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. For sightseeing, check out the Griffith Observatory for breathtaking views and astronomy exhibits, The Getty Center with its impressive art collection and gardens, and the Santa Monica Pier, featuring an amusement park and ocean views. Walk along the Hollywood Walk of Fame to see star plaques of entertainment icons, or visit the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) for diverse art collections.
For an enriching experience in Los Angeles, plan to spend at least 3 to 5 days. This allows time to explore major attractions like Hollywood, Santa Monica Pier, and the Getty Centre, while also enjoying the city's vibrant culture and diverse neighbourhoods.

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