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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane JFK - SAN
    7h 57m
    $201–564

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane JFK - BUR
    8h 46m
    $161–661

  3. 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 17h
    $533–833

  4. 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
    $1,706–2,761

  5. Drive  2,767 mi

    1. Drive from Queens to Los Angelescar car 2,767 mi
    45h 12m
    $473–684

  6. 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)plane plane JFK - LAX
    8h 8m
    $196–512

  7. 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 25m
    $210–513

  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 46m
    $389–693

  9. 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 54m
    $214–651

  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
    9h 44m
    $303–423

  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
    10h 33m
    $361–742

  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
    $1,363–2,143

Queens to California by subway and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$533Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,449.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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 Forest Hills-71 Av to Los Angeles Union Station via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 17h.

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