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Compare bus, train, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF335 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 10h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 3.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF335, while a train costs an average of CHF946.
Distance: 2388 miles (3844 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF946 Average price | CHF335 Average price Cheapest | CHF573 Average price | CHF509 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
64h 34m Average total duration 64h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 60h 52m Average total duration 60h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 22m Average total duration Fastest 8h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 40h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.8 - 9.6kg CO2 emissions | 11.5 - 23.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is CHF238 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average CHF573.
A bus is CHF611 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average CHF946.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 60h 52m.
Train takes on average 64h 34m.
Tickets start at around CHF946 compared to roughly CHF509 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-436.74. The journey takes 64h 4m versus 40h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA
How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- AS370 · AS7177:02 AM10h08Philadelphia International Airport2:10 PMLong Beach MunicipalCHF2601One-way1 transfer
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- AS370 · AS7177:02 AM10h08Philadelphia International Airport2:10 PMLong Beach MunicipalCHF2601One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA29441:00 PM5h54Philadelphia International Airport3:54 PMLos Angeles International AirportCHF4691One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1143 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian · 3 Southwest Chief11:27 AM71h0030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:27 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CACHF4561One-way2 transfers
- 1195 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian · 3 Southwest Chief12:34 PM69h5330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:27 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CACHF4771One-way2 transfers
- 43 Pennsylvanian · 40 Floridian · 3 Southwest Chief12:42 PM69h4530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:27 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CACHF5001One-way2 transfers
- · 3:25 AM63h25Philadelphia Bus Station3:50 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CACHF3381One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus12:05 PM63h35Philadelphia Bus Station12:40 AMLos Angeles, Los Angeles Union STA (E), CACHF3441One-way3 transfers - · · 12:05 PM61h25Philadelphia Bus Station10:30 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CACHF3521One-way2 transfers
- AS370 · AS4877:02 AM10h32Philadelphia International Airport2:34 PMLos Angeles International AirportCHF2601One-way1 transfer
- AS370 · AS5927:02 AM13h58Philadelphia International Airport6:00 PMOntario International AirportCHF2621One-way1 transfer
- AS443 · AS4766:41 PM18h36Philadelphia International Airport10:17 AMOntario International AirportCHF2621One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is CHF238 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average CHF573.
A bus is CHF611 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average CHF946.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 60h 52m.
Train takes on average 64h 34m.
- Around 97 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United, Alaska Airlines, skywest airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- 7 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United.
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