Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Philadelphia

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Malibu to Philadelphia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane LAX - PHL
    8h 45m
    $245–379

  2. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 57m
    $197–1,257

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chatsworth to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2d 18h
    $1,786–2,807

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2d 19h
    $503–804

  5. Drive  2,715.9 mi

    1. Drive from Malibu to Philadelphiacar car 2,715.9 mi
    44h 21m
    $496–716

  6. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    10h 15m
    $217–1,224

  7. Fly 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
    10h 11m
    $267–682

  8. Fly 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
    10h 16m
    $233–675

  9. Fly 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 41m
    $257–931

  10. 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 1h
    $1,753–2,804

Malibu to Philadelphia by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$503Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Malibu to Philadelphia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,432.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Malibu to 30th Street Station via Chatsworth, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Washington Union Station in around 2d 18h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There