What is the best way to travel from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Philadelphia from Los Angeles?
You can get to Philadelphia with just $75 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Greyhound US67h 50m012:55 PMLos AngelesUnion Station11:45 AMPhiladelphiaSpring Garden St Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/15/2025 12:55:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $260 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 50m
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Greyhound US64h 15m08:30 PMLos AngelesUnion Station3:45 PMPhiladelphiaSpring Garden St Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/15/2025 8:30:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $260 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 15m
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FlixBus71h 10m09:35 AMLos AngelesUnion Station11:45 AMPhiladelphiaSpring Garden St Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/15/2025 9:35:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $263 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 10m
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FlixBus71h 25m01:20 PMLos AngelesUnion Station3:45 PMPhiladelphiaSpring Garden St Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/15/2025 1:20:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $264 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 25m
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FlixBus77h 50m01:20 PMLos AngelesUnion Station10:10 PMPhiladelphiaIRS Building0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/15/2025 1:20:00 PM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $264 per person are available. Travel duration is 77h 50m
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Frontier Airlines11h 10m03:30 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport5:40 AMPhiladelphia AirportPhiladelphia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 12/18/2025 3:30:00 PM to Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia Airport (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
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Spirit Airlines8h 41m05:59 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport5:40 AMPhiladelphia AirportPhiladelphia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 12/18/2025 5:59:00 PM to Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia Airport (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 41m
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Sun Country Airlines8h 22m011:59 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:21 AMPhiladelphia AirportPhiladelphia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sun Country Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 12/18/2025 11:59:00 PM to Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia Airport (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 11:21:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 22m
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United Airlines7h 30m02:15 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport12:45 AMPhiladelphia AirportPhiladelphia Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 12/18/2025 2:15:00 PM to Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia Airport (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $295 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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JetBlue Airways13h 45m03:10 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport7:55 AMPhiladelphia AirportPhiladelphia Airport0EconomyA Flight from JetBlue Airways goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 12/18/2025 3:10:00 PM to Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia Airport (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $330 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
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FlixBus77h 50m01:20 PMLos AngelesUnion Station10:10 PMPhiladelphiaIRS Building0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/18/2025 1:20:00 PM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $337 per person are available. Travel duration is 77h 50m
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Greyhound US64h 0m06:00 PMLos AngelesUnion Station1:00 PMPhiladelphiaSpring Garden St Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/18/2025 6:00:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $358 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 0m
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Greyhound US67h 40m011:30 PMLos AngelesUnion Station10:10 PMPhiladelphiaIRS Building0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/18/2025 11:30:00 PM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $380 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 40m
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FlixBus72h 10m09:35 AMLos AngelesUnion Station12:45 PMPhiladelphiaIRS Building0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/18/2025 9:35:00 AM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $397 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 10m
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Greyhound US67h 50m012:55 PMLos AngelesUnion Station11:45 AMPhiladelphiaSpring Garden St Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/18/2025 12:55:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $399 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 50m
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Greyhound US68h 15m08:30 PMLos AngelesUnion Station7:45 PMPhiladelphiaIRS Building0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/19/2025 8:30:00 PM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $389 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 15m
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Greyhound US64h 15m08:30 PMLos AngelesUnion Station3:45 PMPhiladelphiaSpring Garden St Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/19/2025 8:30:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $391 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 15m
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Greyhound US68h 5m08:30 PMLos AngelesUnion Station7:35 PMPhiladelphiaJFK & Broad0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/19/2025 8:30:00 PM to JFK & Broad, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $392 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 5m
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FlixBus71h 25m01:20 PMLos AngelesUnion Station3:45 PMPhiladelphiaSpring Garden St Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/19/2025 1:20:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $395 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 25m
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FlixBus70h 45m01:20 PMLos AngelesUnion Station3:05 PMPhiladelphiaSpring Garden St Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/19/2025 1:20:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $397 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 45m
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What are the fastest trips from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?
You can get to Philadelphia from Los Angeles in just 7h 30m with a Flight from United Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Greyhound US64h 15m08:30 PMLos AngelesUnion Station3:45 PMPhiladelphiaSpring Garden St Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/15/2025 8:30:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $260 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 15m
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Greyhound US67h 50m012:55 PMLos AngelesUnion Station11:45 AMPhiladelphiaSpring Garden St Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/15/2025 12:55:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $260 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 50m
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FlixBus71h 10m09:35 AMLos AngelesUnion Station11:45 AMPhiladelphiaSpring Garden St Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/15/2025 9:35:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $263 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 10m
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FlixBus71h 25m01:20 PMLos AngelesUnion Station3:45 PMPhiladelphiaSpring Garden St Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/15/2025 1:20:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $264 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 25m
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FlixBus77h 50m01:20 PMLos AngelesUnion Station10:10 PMPhiladelphiaIRS Building0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/15/2025 1:20:00 PM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $264 per person are available. Travel duration is 77h 50m
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United Airlines7h 30m02:15 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport12:45 AMPhiladelphia AirportPhiladelphia Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 12/18/2025 2:15:00 PM to Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia Airport (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $295 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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Sun Country Airlines8h 22m011:59 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:21 AMPhiladelphia AirportPhiladelphia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sun Country Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 12/18/2025 11:59:00 PM to Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia Airport (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 11:21:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 22m
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Spirit Airlines8h 41m05:59 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport5:40 AMPhiladelphia AirportPhiladelphia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 12/18/2025 5:59:00 PM to Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia Airport (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 41m
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Frontier Airlines11h 10m03:30 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport5:40 AMPhiladelphia AirportPhiladelphia Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 12/18/2025 3:30:00 PM to Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia Airport (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
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JetBlue Airways13h 45m03:10 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport7:55 AMPhiladelphia AirportPhiladelphia Airport0EconomyA Flight from JetBlue Airways goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 12/18/2025 3:10:00 PM to Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia Airport (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $330 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
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Greyhound US64h 0m06:00 PMLos AngelesUnion Station1:00 PMPhiladelphiaSpring Garden St Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/18/2025 6:00:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $358 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 0m
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Greyhound US67h 40m011:30 PMLos AngelesUnion Station10:10 PMPhiladelphiaIRS Building0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/18/2025 11:30:00 PM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $380 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 40m
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Greyhound US67h 50m012:55 PMLos AngelesUnion Station11:45 AMPhiladelphiaSpring Garden St Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/18/2025 12:55:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $399 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 50m
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FlixBus72h 10m09:35 AMLos AngelesUnion Station12:45 PMPhiladelphiaIRS Building0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/18/2025 9:35:00 AM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $397 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 10m
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FlixBus77h 50m01:20 PMLos AngelesUnion Station10:10 PMPhiladelphiaIRS Building0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/18/2025 1:20:00 PM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $337 per person are available. Travel duration is 77h 50m
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Greyhound US64h 15m08:30 PMLos AngelesUnion Station3:45 PMPhiladelphiaSpring Garden St Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/19/2025 8:30:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $391 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 15m
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Greyhound US68h 5m08:30 PMLos AngelesUnion Station7:35 PMPhiladelphiaJFK & Broad0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/19/2025 8:30:00 PM to JFK & Broad, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $392 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 5m
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Greyhound US68h 15m08:30 PMLos AngelesUnion Station7:45 PMPhiladelphiaIRS Building0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/19/2025 8:30:00 PM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $389 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 15m
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FlixBus70h 45m01:20 PMLos AngelesUnion Station3:05 PMPhiladelphiaSpring Garden St Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/19/2025 1:20:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $397 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 45m
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FlixBus71h 25m01:20 PMLos AngelesUnion Station3:45 PMPhiladelphiaSpring Garden St Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/19/2025 1:20:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $395 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 25m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Los Angeles to Philadelphia
What are the most popular stations in Los Angeles and Philadelphia?
In Los Angeles, you will usually depart from Los Angeles E Olympic Bus Stop, Olympic Bus Stop or Tufesa, while in Philadelphia you will be arriving at Spring Garden St Station, 30th Street Station or The Gallery, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Philadelphia from Los Angeles? With 6 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Los Angeles and Philadelphia, you can pay as low as $75 with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from United Airlines: you will get to Philadelphia in just 7h 30m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Los Angeles and Philadelphia are Greyhound US, FlixBus and Frontier Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Los Angeles and Philadelphia is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from East Los Angeles, CA or to Millbourne, PA, and look at flights from Los Angeles Airport, and landing at Philadelphia Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?
The most popular companies between Los Angeles and Philadelphia, are Greyhound US, FlixBus and Frontier Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Greyhound US and FlixBus
Airlines: Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Los Angeles to Philadelphia
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Los Angeles to Philadelphia
How can I reach Philadelphia from Los Angeles?
Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Philadelphia from Los Angeles.
How far is Philadelphia from Los Angeles?
The distance between Los Angeles and Philadelphia is 2,387.5 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Los Angeles and Philadelphia?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 104 kgs of CO2, a train 134 kgs, a car 653 kgs, and a flight 945 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?
You can get to Philadelphia with just $75 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.
What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Philadelphia in just 7h 30m with a Flight from United Airlines.
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