There are 12 ways to get from California to Queens by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SNA - EWR
6h 40m$398–1,050Fly San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SAN - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
9h 18m$170–1,079Train (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$823–2,065Bus (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 18h$471–754Drive 2,760.4 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Queenscar 2,760.4 mi
45h 30m$504–728Fly 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 2m$197–572Fly San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SAN - JFK
6h 53m$202–1,114Fly 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 17m$210–512Fly 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
7h 57m$214–651Fly 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 48m$388–943Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane LAX - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
9h 30m$275–1,017Train, 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$730–1,637
California to Queens by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Queens is to fly which costs $210 - $550 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from California to Queens is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $390 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Queens. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.
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 2776.5 miles.
The best way to get from California to Queens without a car is to train which takes 2 days 17h and costs $800 - $2,100.
It takes approximately 6h 40m 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 6h 40m and costs $390 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $800 - $2,100 and takes 2 days 17h, you could also bus, which costs $470 - $800 and takes 2 days 18h.
What companies run services between California, USA and Queens, NY, 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 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 Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Newark Liberty International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Newark Liberty International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–440
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–420
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–460
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–480
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–270
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
California to Queens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Queens is 3h ahead of California. It is currently 8:12 AM in California and 11:12 AM 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 3238+ hotels available in Queens.