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How to get fromLong Beach to Philadelphiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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There are 12 ways to get from Long Beach to Philadelphia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Long Beach Airport to Philadelphia International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane LGB - PHL
    8h 49m
    $263–1,105

  2. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SAN - PHL
    10h 53m
    $190–334

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 577
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 18h
    $502–753

  4. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2d 18h
    $1,697–2,696

  5. Drive  2,701 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to Philadelphiacar car 2,701 mi
    44h 2m
    $493–712

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane LAX - PHL
    8h 5m
    $246–380

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane LAX - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    9h 17m
    $198–1,258

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LAX - DCA
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    9h 32m
    $268–683

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    9h 36m
    $234–676

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LAX - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    10h 1m
    $258–932

  11. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 18h
    $1,342–2,122

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3d
    $1,752–2,802

Long Beach to Philadelphia by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$502Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,402.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Long Beach Blvd & 3rd SE to Philadelphia Bus Station via 7th / Channel, El Monte Bus Stop, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 18h.

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