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How to get fromCalifornia to Grand Central Terminalby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train or bus

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)planeLAX - JFK
    7h 20m
    $874–1,231

  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)planeLAX - EWR
    7h 46m
    $126–361

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
    2d 17h
    $351–1,570

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalbusGreyhound US0421
    2d 18h
    $219–492

  5. Drive 2,753.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Grand Central Terminalcar2,753.1 mi
    44h 56m
    $503–726

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)planeSAN - JFK
    7h 12m
    $196–773

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeSAN - EWR
    7h 37m
    $152–443

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

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeSFO - EWR
    8h 21m
    $150–591

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeSAN - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
    9h 4m
    $284–975

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeLAX - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
    9h 13m
    $143–933

  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)planeSNA - EWR
    10h
    $146–464

  12. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
    2d 17h
    $301–1,270

California to Grand Central Terminal by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between California, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

Volaris, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Grand Central Terminal via Chicago Union Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 2d 17h.

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