Travel Recommendation: Port Jervis, NY to Los Angeles, CA
Air
- Companies: Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines
- Duration: Approximately 8 hours (including layover)
- Distance: 2,450 miles (approximately 3,940 kilometers)
- Costs: Around $700 CAD (costs may vary based on booking time and class)
- Roads/Routes: Not applicable (air travel)
Pro Tip: Consider booking a flight that arrives at LAX during the morning hours to avoid heavy traffic when you arrive in Los Angeles.
Train + Bus
- Companies: Amtrak, Greyhound
- Duration: Approximately 2 days (including transfers)
- Distance: 2,450 miles
- Costs: Approximately $350 CAD for Amtrak + $100 CAD for Greyhound (totaling around $450 CAD)
- Roads/Routes: Amtrak's Cardinal and Sunset Limited routes, Greyhound Interstate routes
Pro Tip: On the Amtrak train, try to get a window seat in the observation car for stunning views of the countryside.
Car
- Companies: Enterprise, Hertz, Avis (car rental)
- Duration: Approximately 41 hours drive time (non-stop)
- Distance: 2,800 miles (approximate driving distance)
- Costs: Rental about $450 CAD for a week, fuel approximately $350 CAD (at $4.50 CAD per gallon, fuel efficiency assumed 25 mpg), total estimates around $800 CAD
- Roads/Routes: I-80 W, I-78 W, I-40 W
Pro Tip: Download offline maps on your phone before starting your journey to navigate easily through areas with poor signal.
Recommendation: For this journey, I recommend flying as it is the most time-efficient way to travel from Port Jervis, NY to Los Angeles, CA. The flight is quicker and often more cost-effective compared to alternatives like trains or drives when considering time and comfort.