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How to get fromCalifornia to Brooklynby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train or bus

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There are 12 ways to get from California to Brooklyn by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SAN - JFK
    6h 55m
    $224–920

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    8h 6m
    $129–394

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2d 17h
    $297–1,738

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2d 18h
    $201–588

  5. Drive 2,754.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Brooklyncar car 2,754.3 mi
    45h 21m
    $503–727

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    7h 8m
    $873–1,128

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SFO - JFK
    7h 36m
    $172–678

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SAN - EWR
    7h 53m
    $206–836

  9. Fly San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SAN - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    9h 27m
    $258–1,708

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane LAX - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    9h 39m
    $156–1,026

  11. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SNA - EWR
    10h 12m
    $169–477

  12. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2d 17h
    $282–1,588

California to Brooklyn by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between California, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Church Av via Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and 34 St-Penn Station in around 2d 17h.

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