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Philadelphia to San Diego

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Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$766.36

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

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 Newark Liberty International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$587.54
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.82–$830.22
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.77–$549.22
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.82–$894.09

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$281.00–$434.27

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 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$344.86–$549.22
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.91–$830.22

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

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 John F. Kennedy International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$702.50
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.77–$549.22

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 Baltimore-Washington International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.68–$702.50
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$204.36–$562.00
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.59–$523.68

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.33–$95.79
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 Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.05–$89.41
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 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:
$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 Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.99–$242.68

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:
$35.76–$459.82
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$33.21–$447.04

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.60–$7.02

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 Los Angeles Downtown to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$14.05–$60.03
Bus from Allentown to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
18h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.64–$242.68

reLAXsan

Phone:
(858) 430-8440
Website:
gorelaxsan.com/
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a day

LAX LINQ

Phone:
(323)-776-5467
Website:
laxlinq.com/
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.86–$89.41

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 San Diego?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to San Diego?

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

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at San Diego via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at San Diego via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.

How far is it from Philadelphia to San Diego?

The distance between Philadelphia and San Diego is 3827 km. The road distance is 4395.6 km.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 16h and costs $195.65 - $1195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to San Diego?

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

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to San Diego bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to San Diego train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to San Diego?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to San Diego is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $59.78 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 16h, you could also train via Washington, which costs $271.74 - $1413.04 and takes 2 days 19h.

Where does the Philadelphia to San Diego bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and San Diego?

San Diego is 3h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 03:48 in Philadelphia and 00:48 in San Diego.

Where does the Philadelphia to San Diego train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to San Diego is 4396 km. It takes approximately 43h 32m to drive from Philadelphia to San Diego.

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to San Diego?

Book your Philadelphia to San Diego train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia to San Diego?

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

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1964+ hotels available in San Diego. Prices start at $53.04 per night.
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