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How to get fromSanta Monica to Pennsylvaniaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Santa Monica to Pennsylvania by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane LAX - PHL
    7h 53m
    $233–377

  2. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane LAX - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus bus
    9h 43m
    $174–361

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2d 17h
    $1,696–2,678

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2d 18h
    $512–802

  5. Drive  2,703.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Philadelphiacar car 2,703.5 mi
    44h 3m
    $463–668

  6. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane LAX - PIT
    8h 11m
    $181–423

  7. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane LAX - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    9h 12m
    $197–1,259

  8. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    9h 33m
    $223–627

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 19h
    $1,342–2,122

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3d
    $1,754–2,806

Santa Monica to Pennsylvania by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,696Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,416.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Pennsylvania, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 15th St/City Hall via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, Washington Union Station, 30Th Street Station, and Drexel Station at 30th St in around 2d 17h.

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