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What is the best way to travel from Los Angeles to New York?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Flights and Buses for the journey to New York from Los Angeles. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
64h 5m
$169
$251
35
Flight
8h 43m
$171
$439
38

What is the cheapest way to reach New York from Los Angeles?

You can get to New York with just $169 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Monday
from $171
Tuesday
from $301
Wednesday
from $169
Thursday
from $185
Friday
Saturday
from $331
Sunday
from $209

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Frontier Airlines
    9h 17m
    0
    12:46 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    1:03 AM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $171
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    18h 58m
    0
    7:55 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    5:53 PM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from $340
  • Volaris
    10h 9m
    0
    11:51 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    1:00 PM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from $460
  • United Airlines
    21h 33m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    5:53 PM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $553
  • Alaska Airlines
    18h 18m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    3:18 PM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $694

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    77h 20m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    7:50 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $301
  • Greyhound US
    82h 30m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    1:00 PM
    New York
    West 34th Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $301
  • Greyhound US
    73h 20m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    12:50 AM
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $304
  • FlixBus
    69h 55m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    10:30 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $330
  • FlixBus
    71h 5m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    11:40 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $333

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    71h 5m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    11:40 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $169
  • Greyhound US
    79h 35m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    11:30 PM
    New York
    Chrystie St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $169
  • Greyhound US
    69h 5m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    1:00 PM
    New York
    West 34th Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $169
  • Greyhound US
    65h 45m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:15 PM
    New York
    West 34th Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $169
  • FlixBus
    80h 30m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    12:50 AM
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $170

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Frontier Airlines
    9h 17m
    0
    12:46 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    1:03 AM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $185
  • Volaris
    10h 9m
    0
    11:51 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    1:00 PM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from $399
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    8h 43m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    5:53 PM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from $438
  • United Airlines
    16h 0m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    7:00 AM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $572
  • Alaska Airlines
    16h 18m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    3:18 PM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $577
  • Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    73h 30m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    4:00 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $227
  • Greyhound US
    65h 20m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    4:50 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $228
  • Greyhound US
    64h 5m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    3:35 PM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $228
  • FlixBus
    74h 30m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    3:05 PM
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $238
  • FlixBus
    71h 15m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    3:35 PM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $238

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    67h 25m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    6:55 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $331
  • Greyhound US
    68h 50m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    12:45 PM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $331
  • Greyhound US
    66h 10m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:40 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $331
  • FlixBus
    80h 30m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    12:50 AM
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $333
  • FlixBus
    74h 35m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    6:55 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $333

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    65h 20m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    4:50 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $209
  • Greyhound US
    67h 20m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    4:20 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $209
  • Greyhound US
    66h 10m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:40 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $209
  • FlixBus
    71h 5m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    11:40 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $210
  • FlixBus
    72h 10m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    12:45 PM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $210

What are the fastest trips from Los Angeles to New York?

You can get to New York from Los Angeles in just 8h 43m with a Flight from Hawaiian Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Monday
from 9h 17m
Tuesday
from 69h 55m
Wednesday
from 65h 45m
Thursday
from 8h 43m
Friday
Saturday
from 66h 10m
Sunday
from 65h 20m

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Frontier Airlines
    9h 17m
    0
    12:46 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    1:03 AM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $171
  • Volaris
    10h 9m
    0
    11:51 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    1:00 PM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from $460
  • Alaska Airlines
    18h 18m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    3:18 PM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $694
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    18h 58m
    0
    7:55 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    5:53 PM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from $340
  • United Airlines
    21h 33m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    5:53 PM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $553

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    69h 55m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    10:30 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $330
  • FlixBus
    71h 5m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    11:40 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $333
  • Greyhound US
    73h 20m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    12:50 AM
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $304
  • Greyhound US
    77h 20m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    7:50 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $301
  • Greyhound US
    82h 30m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    1:00 PM
    New York
    West 34th Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $301

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    65h 45m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:15 PM
    New York
    West 34th Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $169
  • Greyhound US
    69h 5m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    1:00 PM
    New York
    West 34th Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $169
  • FlixBus
    71h 5m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    11:40 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $169
  • Greyhound US
    79h 35m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    11:30 PM
    New York
    Chrystie St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $169
  • FlixBus
    80h 30m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    12:50 AM
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $170

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Hawaiian Airlines
    8h 43m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    5:53 PM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from $438
  • Frontier Airlines
    9h 17m
    0
    12:46 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    1:03 AM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $185
  • Volaris
    10h 9m
    0
    11:51 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    1:00 PM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from $399
  • United Airlines
    16h 0m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    7:00 AM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $572
  • Alaska Airlines
    16h 18m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    3:18 PM
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $577
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    64h 5m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    3:35 PM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $228
  • Greyhound US
    65h 20m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    4:50 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $228
  • FlixBus
    71h 15m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    3:35 PM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $238
  • Greyhound US
    73h 30m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    4:00 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $227
  • FlixBus
    74h 30m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    3:05 PM
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $238

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    66h 10m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:40 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $331
  • Greyhound US
    67h 25m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    6:55 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $331
  • Greyhound US
    68h 50m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    12:45 PM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $331
  • FlixBus
    74h 35m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    6:55 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $333
  • FlixBus
    80h 30m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    12:50 AM
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $333

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    65h 20m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    4:50 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $209
  • Greyhound US
    66h 10m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:40 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $209
  • Greyhound US
    67h 20m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    4:20 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $209
  • FlixBus
    71h 5m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    11:40 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $210
  • FlixBus
    72h 10m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    12:45 PM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $210
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Los Angeles to New York

What are the most popular stations in Los Angeles and New York?

In Los Angeles, you will usually depart from Los Angeles E Olympic Bus Stop, Tufesa or Olympic Bus Stop, while in New York you will be arriving at 31st & 8th Ave, Port Authority Bus Terminal or East Broadway, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to New York from Los Angeles? With 5 connections between 2 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Los Angeles and New York, you can pay as low as $169 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Hawaiian Airlines: you will get to New York in just 8h 43m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Los Angeles and New York are Greyhound US, FlixBus and Frontier Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Los Angeles and New York is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from East Los Angeles, CA or to Jersey City, and look at flights from Hollywood Burbank Airport, and landing at John F. Kennedy Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Los Angeles to New York?

The most popular companies between Los Angeles and New York, are Greyhound US, FlixBus and Frontier Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Greyhound US and FlixBus

Airlines: Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Volaris and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Los Angeles to New York

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Los Angeles to New York. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Los Angeles to New York

How can I reach New York from Los Angeles?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to New York from Los Angeles.

How far is New York from Los Angeles?

The distance between Los Angeles and New York is 2,445.4 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Los Angeles and New York?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 106 kgs of CO2, a train 138 kgs, a car 669 kgs, and a flight 968 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Los Angeles to New York?

You can get to New York with just $169 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to New York?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to New York in just 8h 43m with a Flight from Hawaiian Airlines.

More routes to Los Angeles and to New York

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Los Angeles and to New York. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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