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

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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 flight with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 37m. 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 $63, and a train costs an average of $249.

Distance: 2445 miles (3936 km)

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Bus

$762

Average price

$291

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Cheapest

$436

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67h 21m

Average total duration

66h 51m

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30m

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8h 37m

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5h 37m

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64h 59m

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64h 29m

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1.2 - 3.5kg

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11.8 - 23.6kg

CO2 emissions

3.9 - 9.8kg

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Spirit Airlines

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from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY

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

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.

JetBlue AirwaysB6524
12:50PM5h19
Los Angeles International Airport
09:09PMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
$3831One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Spirit AirlinesNK1693
08:18AM5h08
Los Angeles International Airport
04:26PMNewark Liberty International Airport
$3501One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

UnitedUA1939
02:50PM4h54
Los Angeles International Airport
10:44PMNewark Liberty International Airport
$6051One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak2 Sunset Limited · 20 Crescent
10:00PM88h48
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
05:48PMPenn Station, New York, NY
$9671One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak4 Southwest Chief · 48 Lake Shore Limited
05:19PM70h23
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
06:42PMPenn Station, New York, NY
$21751One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak4 Southwest Chief · 48 Lake Shore Limited · 64 Maple Leaf
05:19PM72h57
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
09:16PMPenn Station, New York, NY
$22371One-way
2 transfers
Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined · undefined
08:30PM64h05
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
03:35PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
$3791One-way
4 transfers
Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined · undefined
08:30PM65h45
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
05:15PMNew York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY
$3791One-way
4 transfers
Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined · undefined
08:30PM66h10
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
05:40PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
$3791One-way
4 transfers
JetBlue AirwaysB62124
01:59PM5h21
Los Angeles International Airport
10:20PMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
$3831One-way
0 transfers
JetBlue AirwaysB6224
05:41AM5h19
Los Angeles International Airport
02:00PMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
$3831One-way
0 transfers
JetBlue AirwaysB6724
10:27AM5h17
Los Angeles International Airport
06:44PMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
$4261One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from 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 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY is a flight with an average price of $63 (€51).

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

A flight is $92 (€75) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY costing on average $154 (€126).

A flight is $186 (€152) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY costing on average $249 (€203).

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 9m.

Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:

Bus takes on average 64h 5m.

Train takes on average 70h 23m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY is approximately 2445 miles (3936 km).
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY is:
  • Around 103 flights per day.
  • Around 30 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY:
  • Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Newark Liberty International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
  • Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, LA DOT to go to New York, NY by bus.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to New York, NY by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY:
  • 23 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Atlantic City, NJ, 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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