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Philadelphia to California

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Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.27–$574.77

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 16m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.41–$459.82
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$83.02–$459.82

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$319.32–$1,085.68
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.82–$894.09
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$587.54
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.82–$702.50

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.68–$370.41

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$830.22
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.91–$830.22
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.91–$485.36
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.82–$702.50
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.36–$613.09

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$83.02–$332.09
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.41–$293.77

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$319.32–$1,085.68
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$587.54
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$536.45

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$242.68–$702.50
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.59–$523.68
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.68–$702.50

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
43h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$204.36–$702.50
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.33–$95.79
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$12.77–$89.41
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.16–$102.18
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.64–$281.00
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
42h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$204.36–$702.50
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
26h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$108.57–$357.63

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.27–$242.68
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$21.71–$242.68
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.82–$242.68

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.76–$459.82
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$40.87–$485.36

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to St
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.25–$434.27
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$153.27–$830.22

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Allentown to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
18h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.64–$242.68

Fullington Trailways

Phone:
+1 814-574-1827
Website:
fullingtontours.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Allentown
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to California?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to California is to fly which costs $76.09 - $217.39 and takes 8h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to California?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to California is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $59.78 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to California station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and California?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to California station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at L. A. Union Station station via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station and Fullerton station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

How far is it from Philadelphia to California?

The distance between Philadelphia and California is 3827 km. The road distance is 4360.5 km.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to California without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to California without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 13h and costs $184.78 - $1086.96 .

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to California?

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Philadelphia to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to California bus from?

Philadelphia to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to California train from?

Philadelphia to California train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to California?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to California is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $59.78 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $184.78 - $1086.96 and takes 2 days 13h, you could also train via Washington, which costs $260.87 - $1304.35 and takes 2 days 18h.

Where does the Philadelphia to California bus arrive?

Philadelphia to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and California?

California is 3h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 04:23 in Philadelphia and 01:23 in California.

Where does the Philadelphia to California train arrive?

Philadelphia to California train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to California is 4360 km. It takes approximately 43h 1m to drive from Philadelphia to California.

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to California?

Book your Philadelphia to California train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia to California?

Book your Philadelphia to California bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 15+ hotels available in California. Prices start at $86.47 per night.
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