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

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Compare train, bus, 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 €86. 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 €86, and a train costs an average of €265.

Distance: 2445 miles (3936 km)

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€768

Average price

€256

Average price

Cheapest

€375

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69h 1m

Average total duration

68h 31m

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30m

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9h 28m

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6h 28m

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63h 52m

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

Our recommendation

flight

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.

UnitedUA1310 · UA1363
10:15AM8h20
LaGuardia Airport
03:35PMLos Angeles International Airport
$4111One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Alaska AirlinesAS32 · AS1316
06:36PM17h19
John F. Kennedy International Airport
08:55AMLos Angeles International Airport
$3631One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

UnitedUA2434
06:00AM6h08
Newark Liberty International Airport
09:08AMLos Angeles International Airport
$5161One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak49 Lake Shore Limited · 3 Southwest Chief
03:40PM67h17
Penn Station, New York, NY
07:57AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$5691One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak143 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian · 3 Southwest Chief
09:58AM72h59
Penn Station, New York, NY
07:57AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$6131One-way
2 transfers
Amtrak43 Pennsylvanian · 40 Floridian · 3 Southwest Chief
10:52AM72h05
Penn Station, New York, NY
07:57AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$6241One-way
2 transfers
Greyhoundundefined · undefined
01:35AM65h15
New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
03:50PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
$4241One-way
1 transfer
Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
09:55AM63h35
New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
10:30PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
$4601One-way
2 transfers
Greyhoundundefined · undefined+FlixBusFlixBus
01:35AM64h15
New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
02:50PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
$4481One-way
2 transfers
Spirit AirlinesNK1149 · NK1692
08:59PM13h16
LaGuardia Airport
07:15AMLos Angeles International Airport
$3781One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA1967 · UA576
01:15PM8h30
LaGuardia Airport
06:45PMLos Angeles International Airport
$4111One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA564 · UA1743
12:26PM9h10
LaGuardia Airport
06:36PMLos Angeles International Airport
$4111One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from 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, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA is a flight with an average price of $108 (€86).

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

A flight is $70 (€56) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $178 (€142).

A flight is $225 (€179) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $333 (€265).

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:

Bus takes on average 62h 45m.

Train takes on average 67h 17m.

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 97 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 Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
  • 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:
  • 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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