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

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

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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
    $244–460

  2. 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
    $417–818

  3. 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 Los Angelestrain train
    2d 18h
    $977–2,707

  4. Drive 2,709.9 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Santa Monicacar car 2,709.9 mi
    43h 59m
    $495–715

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PHL - BUR
    9h 21m
    $326–1,233

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    11h 14m
    $331–1,189

  7. Fly to Santa Monica

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Santa Monica (SMO)plane plane PHL - SMO
    9h 6m
    $244–730

  8. 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 20h
    $864–1,770

  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 3h
    $1,024–2,205

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Santa Monica by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$417Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,414.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Santa Monica, 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 5th / Santa Monica via Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS, Broad St & Snyder Av, Broad St & Walnut St, Philadelphia Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 2d 18h.

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