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

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There are 12 ways to get from Paterson to Los Angeles 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 39m
    $124–430

  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 16h
    $503–978

  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 18h
    $713–1,608

  4. Drive 2,775.2 mi

    1. Drive from Paterson to Los Angelescar car 2,775.2 mi
    44h 4m
    $507–732

  5. 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
    9h 22m
    $135–523

  6. 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)plane plane JFK - BUR
    10h 24m
    $204–850

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    10h 39m
    $166–1,127

  8. 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
    12h 22m
    $223–602

  9. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EWR - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    12h 17m
    $282–1,112

  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
    12h 41m
    $219–905

  11. Train via Anaheim (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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 18h
    $872–1,932

  12. 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
    $903–2,108

Paterson to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$503Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Los Angeles, CA, 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 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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