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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $323 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 bus costs an average of $323, while a train costs an average of $873.
Distance: 2445 miles (3936 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$873 Average price | $534 Average price | $323 Average price Cheapest | $581 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
64h 50m Average total duration 64h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration Fastest 8h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 63h 57m Average total duration 63h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 11.8 - 23.6kg CO2 emissions | 3.9 - 9.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $211 (€178) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $534 (€449).
A bus is $550 (€462) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $873 (€734).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 63h 57m.
Train takes on average 64h 50m.
Tickets start at around $873 (€734) compared to roughly $581 (€488) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-291.85 (€-245.27). 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.
Travel optionsfrom New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA
How to get from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- AS1399 · AS3186:30 AM9h44Newark Liberty International Airport1:14 PMBurbank$3571One-way1 transfer
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- AS1399 · AS3186:30 AM9h44Newark Liberty International Airport1:14 PMBurbank$3571One-way1 transfer
Fastest
UA21212:00 PM5h43Newark Liberty International Airport2:43 PMLos Angeles International Airport$4421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 43 Pennsylvanian · 40 Floridian · 3 Southwest Chief10:52 AM71h35Penn Station, New York, NY7:27 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$6651One-way2 transfers
- 95 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian · 3 Southwest Chief10:35 AM71h52Penn Station, New York, NY7:27 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$7571One-way2 transfers
- · · · 1:35 PM69h40New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station8:15 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$5271One-way4 transfers
FlixBus+ · · 3:10 PM68h05New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY8:15 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$5281One-way4 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus+ · 4:30 PM80h40New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY10:10 PMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA$5341One-way4 transfers
- AS335 · AS13225:20 PM19h11John F. Kennedy International Airport9:31 AMBurbank$3811One-way1 transfer
- AS335 · AS5345:20 PM9h34John F. Kennedy International Airport11:54 PMOntario International Airport$3971One-way1 transfer
- UA1758 · UA21547:50 AM8h14Newark Liberty International Airport1:04 PMBurbank$4191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $211 (€178) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $534 (€449).
A bus is $550 (€462) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $873 (€734).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 63h 57m.
Train takes on average 64h 50m.
- Around 150 flights per day.
- Around 29 buses 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, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United, Alaska Airlines, skywest airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- 33 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United, Alaska Airlines.
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