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

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

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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
    9h 10m
    $128–391

  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 16h
    $233–798

  3. Train via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    2d 18h
    $431–2,030

  4. Drive 2,746.9 mi

    1. Drive from Paterson to Los Angelescar2,746.9 mi
    44h 51m
    $502–725

  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 58m
    $142–530

  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 47m
    $314–462

  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 46m
    $234–941

  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
    9h 7m
    $230–945

  9. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeJFK - LAX
    9h 52m
    $879–1,154

  10. 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
    10h 15m
    $193–797

  11. 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
    11h 9m
    $158–483

  12. 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 18h
    $293–1,808

  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 2h
    $363–2,158

Paterson to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Paterson, 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 Main St At Market St to Los Angeles Union Station via Newark Penn Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 16h.

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