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How to get fromElizabeth to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Elizabeth to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    6h 42m
    $104–434

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 15h
    $472–906

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 18h
    $612–1,396

  4. Drive 2,738.3 mi

    1. Drive from Elizabeth to Los Angelescar car 2,738.3 mi
    45h 2m
    $500–722

  5. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    9h 16m
    $133–534

  6. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 19h
    $707–1,720

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 2h
    $752–1,806

Elizabeth to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$472Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl to Los Angeles Union Station via Newark Penn Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 15h.

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