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Trip Overview

The train between Pennsylvania and California takes 2d 23h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Pennsylvania to California. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 23h
Duration
3,131 mi
Distance
$2,251
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Pennsylvania to California train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Pennsylvania and California. The earliest departure is at 12:27 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Pennsylvania is at 12:55 PM which arrives into California at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Drexel Station at 30th St and take an average of 2d 23h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak2d 23h • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak2d 23h • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakAmtrak2d 23h • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pennsylvania to California? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 3,130.6 mi
  • Duration: 2d 23h

What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and California, USA?

You can take a subway from 15th St/City Hall to Los Angeles via Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 18h.

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