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

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Long Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    7h 2m
    $244–460

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PHL - LGB
    8h 32m
    $160–607

  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 18h
    $419–823

  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 19h
    $865–1,780

  5. Drive 2,706.4 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Long Beachcar car 2,706.4 mi
    44h 3m
    $494–714

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHL - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    9h 23m
    $302–1,123

  7. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane PHL - LAS
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    13h 54m
    $235–769

  8. 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 19h
    $982–2,716

  9. 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 2h
    $1,035–2,205

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Long Beach by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$419Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,419.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Long Beach Bus Station via Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS, Broad St & Snyder Av, Broad St & Walnut St, Philadelphia Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 18h.

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