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Travel Information from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY

distanceDistance2440 miles (3935 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$186 - $418
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $186 (€161) • 5 h 19 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $186 (€161) • 5 h 19 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 2440 miles (3935 km) between Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Greyhound, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY.

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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.

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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.

United
08:55AM10h04
Burbank, CA (BUR)
09:59PMNewark Liberty International Airport, NJ (EWR)
$3011One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
United
08:55AM10h04
Burbank, CA (BUR)
09:59PMNewark Liberty International Airport, NJ (EWR)
$3011One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
United
08:55PM5h07
Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX)
05:02AMNewark Liberty International Airport, NJ (EWR)
$4411One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak
07:13PM92h29
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
06:42PMPenn Station, New York, NY
$4551One-way
3 transfers
Amtrak
10:00PM88h48
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
05:48PMPenn Station, New York, NY
$7001One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak
10:00PM92h16
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
09:16PMPenn Station, New York, NY
$23871One-way
2 transfers
Greyhound
01:20PM66h05
Los Angeles, CA
10:25AMNew York, NY
$4581One-way
3 transfers
Greyhound
01:10PM66h15
Los Angeles, CA
10:25AMNew York, NY
$4581One-way
3 transfers
Greyhound
08:45AM70h40
Los Angeles, CA
10:25AMNew York, NY
$4541One-way
4 transfers
Spirit Airlines
11:23PM5h29
Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX)
07:52AMNewark Liberty International Airport, NJ (EWR)
$3191One-way
0 transfers
United
08:55AM7h51
Burbank, CA (BUR)
07:46PMLaGuardia Airport, NY (LGA)
$3381One-way
1 transfer
Spirit Airlines
02:07PM7h23
Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX)
12:30AMNewark Liberty International Airport, NJ (EWR)
$3391One-way
1 transfer

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Amtrak, FlixBus and American Airlines will get you from Los Angeles to New York at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak travel running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by travel across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next travel journey to New York from Los Angeles.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      American Airlines is one of the leading airlines in the USA and the world; they offer Main Cabin, Business and First Class tickets for your travel from Los Angeles to New York.

        FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY

        FAQs: 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, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel to New York, NY from Los Angeles, CA is a flight with an average price of $186 (€161).

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

        A flight is $56 (€48) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY costing on average $242 (€209).

        A flight is $232 (€200) less than a train with an average ticket price of $418 (€360) from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY.

        The fastest way to get to New York, NY from Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average travel time of 5 h 19 min.

        Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:

        Bus takes on average 63 h 5 min.

        Getting to New York, NY by train takes 69 h 47 min on average.

        The distance from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY is approximately 2440 miles (3935 km).

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

        • 1 bus a day.
        • Around 1 train per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to New York, NY from Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train, bus or 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:

          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 bus from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY with Greyhound or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $156 (€134) with FlixBus from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY.
          • You can travel by plane from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY with Spirit Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines or JetBlue Airways, and you can find Spirit Airlines Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY tickets for $96 (€82) on Omio.
          • You can travel by train to New York, NY from Los Angeles, CA with Amtrak, and you can find Amtrak Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY tickets for $363 (€313) on Omio.

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

          • Direct services by bus with.
          • Direct services by plane with Spirit Airlines, United or Alaska Airlines.
          • Direct services by train with.

          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.

          Many of our customers who book a trip from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Atlantic City, NJ or Niagara Falls, NY. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between New York, NY and any of these top destinations today!
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