How to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA

There are 3 options to travel between Philadelphia, PA and Los Angeles, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA is a bus with an average price of $272.

This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA:

A bus is $37 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $308.

A bus is $314 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $585.

The fastest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 44m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 62h 58m.

Bus takes on average 70h 16m.

The distance from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA is approximately 2388 miles (3844 km).

The average frequency per day from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA is:

• Around 86 flights per day.
• Around 18 buses per day.
• Around 5 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA:

• Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
• 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.
• Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
• Travel with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA:

• 7 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United.

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Most travelers need at least three days in Los Angeles, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Los Angeles, CA, you can explore Venice Beach Boardwalk with its eclectic shops and street performers, visit the historic El Capitan Theatre for a classic movie experience, or take a scenic hike in Runyon Canyon Park for panoramic city views. Enjoy a live performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, or discover unique exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Best sights include the Griffith Observatory for stunning city views and astronomy exhibits, The Getty Center for art and gardens, the historic Santa Monica Pier, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) with its diverse collections.

To fully experience Los Angeles, CA, it's ideal to spend at least 3 to 5 days. This allows time to visit popular attractions like Hollywood, Santa Monica, and the Getty Center, while also exploring the city's diverse neighborhoods and cultural offerings.