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

There are 3 options to travel between New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA is a flight with an average price of lei1404.

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

A flight is lei69 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA costing on average lei1473.

A flight is lei1916 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA costing on average lei3320.

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 15h 57m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 44h 50m.

Bus takes on average 63h 23m.

The distance from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA is approximately 2445 miles (3936 km).

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

• Around 126 flights per day.
• Around 34 buses 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, bus, 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.
• Buses 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 Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United, Alaska Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
• Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
• 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:

• 29 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United, Alaska Airlines.

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Los Angeles, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Los Angeles, CA, you can explore 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, or discover unique exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Best sights include the Griffith Observatory for stunning city views and astronomy exhibits, The Getty Center for art and gardens, the historic Santa Monica Pier, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) with its diverse collections.

To fully experience Los Angeles, CA, it's ideal to spend at least 3 to 5 days. This allows time to visit popular attractions like Hollywood, Santa Monica, and the Getty Center, while also exploring the city's diverse neighborhoods and cultural offerings.