There are 12 ways to get from California to Queens by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SNA - JFK
5h 58m$221–721Fly San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SAN - JFK
7h 2m$172–664Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2d 17h$1,054–2,096Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0421
2d 19h$442–837Drive 2,760.5 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Queenscar 2,760.5 mi
45h 30m$504–728Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SNA - EWR
6h 48m$397–900Fly Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane LAX - JFK
7h 3m$187–572Fly San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SFO - JFK
7h 25m$239–412Fly Sacramento International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SMF - EWR
7h 42m$297–691Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane LAX - EWR
8h 2m$183–471Fly San Diego International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SAN - EWR
7h 57m$188–693Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus
2d 18h$882–1,679
California to Queens by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Queens is to fly which costs $180 - $480 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from California to Queens is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $220 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Queens. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av via St Louis Bus Station and Broadway/75 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.
No, there is no direct train from California to Queens. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at 104 St via Chicago Union Station and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
The distance between California and Queens is 2479 miles. The road distance is 2776.6 miles.
The best way to get from California to Queens without a car is to train which takes 2 days 17h and costs $1,000 - $2,100.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from California to Queens, including transfers.
California to Queens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Queens train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Queens is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $220 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,000 - $2,100 and takes 2 days 17h, you could also bus, which costs $440 - $850 and takes 2 days 19h.
What companies run services between California, USA and Queens, NY, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to 104 St via Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, 8 Av/W 31 St, 8 Av/W 42 St, and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2d 17h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Newark Liberty International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–500
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–500
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–500
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–390
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–470
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–550
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
California to Queens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Queens is 3h ahead of California. It is currently 6:24 PM in California and 9:24 PM in Queens.
California to Queens train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Queens is 2777 miles. It takes approximately 45h 30m to drive from California to Queens.
There are 3389+ hotels available in Queens.









