There are 4 ways to get from Pennsylvania to California by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
7h 50m$90–140Drive 292.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Californiacar 292.2 mi
5h 9m$54–77Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Connellsville Stationtrain Floridian
9h 38m$153–878Bus via State College Airport (SCE)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus 2642
- Take the bus from State College to Pittsburghbus Fab600
13h 45m$132–221
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania to California is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania to California is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Pennsylvania station to California. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Desiderio Blvd + Washington via East Busway + Penn Station C and Wood St + Sixth Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Pennsylvania to California station. However, there are services departing from 15th St/City Hall and arriving at Connellsville Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Pennsylvania and California is 342 miles. The road distance is 293.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to California without a car is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Pennsylvania to California, including transfers.
Pennsylvania to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Pennsylvania to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to California is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $90 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $900 and takes 9h 38m.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and California, Washington County, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a subway from 15th St/City Hall to California via Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, and Connellsville Station in around 9h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Connellsville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from State College to Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Fullington Tours
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More Questions & Answers
Pennsylvania to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Pennsylvania to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania to California is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Pennsylvania to California.
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