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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:
$130.43–$489.13

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:
$76.09–$391.30
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$391.30

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$923.91
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$760.87
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$500.00
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$597.83

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$315.22

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$706.52
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$706.52
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$413.04
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$597.83
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$521.74

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$282.61
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$250.00

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$923.91
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$500.00
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$456.52

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$597.83
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$445.65
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$597.83

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.88–$102.18
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.16–$102.18
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
43h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$81.52
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$76.09
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$239.13
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
42h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
26h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$92.39–$304.35

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.82–$242.68
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.82–$242.68
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.65–$206.52
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$18.48–$206.52

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$40.87–$485.36
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$391.30

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Bus from 7TH ST & D & E STS SW MID sb to Golden
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.31
Bus from K ST & 15TH ST NW eb to Golden
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.31
Bus from 11TH ST & F ST NW sb to Golden
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.31

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to Washington
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.86–$108.57
Bus from Philadelphia to Hyattsville
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.22–$108.57
Bus from Philadelphia to St
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$369.57
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Washington
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.33–$63.86
Bus from Allentown to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
18h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$206.52

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 bus which costs $14.13 - $97.83 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to California is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $31.52 - $46.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to California. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at MD 235 S. and Old Rolling Rd. via E St NE+Columbus Circle NE, 11TH ST & F ST NW sb and Charlotte Hall Food Lion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to California?

The distance between Philadelphia and California is 312 km. The road distance is 287.8 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 train and bus via Landover which takes 6h 3m and costs $20.65 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m 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 Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where does the Philadelphia to California bus arrive?

Philadelphia to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to California is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Philadelphia to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 39+ hotels available in California. Prices start at $56.98 per night.
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