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How to get fromPhiladelphia Airport (PHL) to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHL - SAN
    6h 16m
    $288–1,100

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHL - SFO
    6h 51m
    $201–593

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 16h
    $416–816

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 18h
    $863–1,778

  5. Drive 2,694.3 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Los Angelescar car 2,694.3 mi
    43h 41m
    $492–711

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    6h 35m
    $247–467

  7. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 18h
    $980–2,720

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 1h
    $1,033–2,203

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to California by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$416Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,370.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and California, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Los Angeles Union Station via Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS, Broad St & Snyder Av, Broad St & Walnut St, Philadelphia Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 16h.

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