USA · 21-26 days
USA Cross-Country: New York to Los Angeles
The itinerary
- New York City4 nights
- Chicago2 nights
- Nashville2 nights
- New Orleans2 nights
- Austin2 nights
- Grand Canyon2 nights
- Las Vegas2 nights
- Los Angeles4 nights
Why this trip works
This itinerary combines city breaks, road trips, food and drink, and natural landscapes across New York City, Chicago, Nashville, New Orleans, Austin, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. Bringing the stops together gives the holiday a clearer progression and makes better use of the outward journey than booking each place separately.
Best time to go
The strongest travel period is April to May and September to October. March, June, and November are good quieter alternatives. Getting around is mainly by internal flights and road transfers or a hire car.
Cost
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £70 a day at the budget end, around £130 a day mid-range, and £375+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £3190 to £4420 per person. The range includes about £80 for 2026 Grand Canyon non-resident national-park surcharge. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
Places on this trip
Frequently asked questions
How long do you need for USA Cross-Country: New York to Los Angeles?
This itinerary works best over 21 to 26 days across 8 stops: New York City, Chicago, Nashville, New Orleans, Austin, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.
When is the best time for this trip?
The strongest travel period is April to May and September to October. March, June, and November are useful quieter alternatives.
How much does it cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £70 a day at the budget end, around £130 a day mid-range, and £375+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £3190 to £4420 per person. The range includes about £80 for 2026 Grand Canyon non-resident national-park surcharge. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.