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

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There are 13 ways to get from California to Newark by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SNA - EWR
    5h 45m
    $374–1,018

  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
    7h 3m
    $190–619

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $1,374–2,113

  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 Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2d 17h
    $505–752

  5. Drive  2,740.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Newarkcar car 2,740.3 mi
    44h 56m
    $501–723

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SMF - EWR
    6h 48m
    $224–609

  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)plane plane SAN - EWR
    6h 53m
    $364–911

  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)plane plane SFO - EWR
    7h 28m
    $193–669

  9. 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 54m
    $205–595

  10. 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)plane plane SAN - JFK
    7h 45m
    $210–1,137

  11. 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
    8h 9m
    $218–535

  12. Train via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2d 17h
    $1,716–3,321

  13. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2d 23h
    $1,834–2,893

California to Newark by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,374Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,445 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between California, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Newark Penn Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 17h.

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