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

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There are 13 ways to get from Newark 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)planeEWR - LAX
    8h 35m
    $108–359

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2d 13h
    $233–783

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
    2d 16h
    $293–1,798

  4. Drive 2,740.5 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Los Angelescar2,740.5 mi
    44h 36m
    $501–723

  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)planeEWR - SFO
    8h 23m
    $122–498

  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)planeEWR - SAN
    8h 12m
    $294–430

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeEWR - SMF
    8h 11m
    $214–909

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeJFK - SAN
    8h 44m
    $228–934

  9. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeJFK - BUR
    9h 53m
    $191–786

  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)planeEWR - SNA
    10h 33m
    $138–451

  11. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeJFK - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    10h 52m
    $216–842

  12. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    2d 18h
    $454–2,458

  13. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
    3d
    $368–2,120

Newark to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and California, 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 Newark Penn Station to Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 13h.

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