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

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to La Jolla by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, bus, 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
    7h 7m
    $169–459

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 15h
    $423–821

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    4. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain train
    5. Drive from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to La Jollacar car
    2d 19h
    $935–2,687

  4. Drive 2,682.5 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to La Jollacar car 2,682.5 mi
    44h 27m
    $490–708

  5. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane PHL - CLD
    7h 50m
    $360–1,130

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    10h 10m
    $297–569

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3d 4h
    $1,005–2,273

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to La Jolla by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$423Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,382.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, 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 train from Airport Terminal A to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Suburban Station, Jefferson Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 2d 15h.

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