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

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There are 12 ways to get from Queens to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane JFK - SAN
    7h 45m
    $221–914

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

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    8h 2m
    $146–572

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 18h
    $865–2,010

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 19h
    $485–944

  5. Drive 2,761.2 mi

    1. Drive from Queens to Los Angelescar car 2,761.2 mi
    45h 27m
    $504–728

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane JFK - SFO
    8h 18m
    $149–572

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

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    8h 43m
    $152–460

  8. 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 40m
    $247–942

  9. 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 59m
    $165–600

  10. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane JFK - SNA
    10h 15m
    $205–815

  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)plane plane EWR - SNA
    11h 8m
    $231–643

  12. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 19h
    $733–1,623

Queens to California by subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$865Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Queens, NY, USA and California, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from 104 St to Los Angeles via 14 St, 8 Av/W 14 St, 8 Av/W 31 St, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 18h.

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