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How to get fromMetuchen to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    8h 43m
    $127–412

  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
    $233–832

  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 17h
    $283–1,832

  4. Drive 2,731.8 mi

    1. Drive from Metuchen to Los Angelescar car 2,731.8 mi
    44h 42m
    $499–721

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

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EWR - SFO
    8h 36m
    $151–541

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

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EWR - SAN
    8h 25m
    $243–983

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane EWR - SMF
    8h 27m
    $273–1,132

  8. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane JFK - SAN
    9h 17m
    $248–1,039

  9. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    10h 4m
    $927–1,148

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

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    10h 47m
    $167–474

  11. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane JFK - BUR
    10h 27m
    $191–791

  12. Train via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 19h
    $290–1,934

  13. 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
    $333–2,162

Metuchen to California by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Metuchen to Los Angeles Union Station via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 15h.

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