Trains tickets from Los Angeles, US to Philadelphia (PA)

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.

Average Price$107 - $515Average Duration3d 1h
96kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$254 - $1,986Average Duration2d 21h
350kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 3 days, 1 hour 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $107, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42bus per day
3d 1hAverage Duration
$107Cheapest ticket
96kgCO₂ emissions

Train Los Angeles to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$448
Average train trip duration2d 21h
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure5:19pm
Distance2382 miles (3841 km)
Latest train departure10:00pm

Los Angeles to Philadelphia Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/05
$483
05/06
$505
Today
$682
05/08
$290
05/09
No data
05/10
$274
05/11
No data
05/12
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles to Philadelphia was searched and found on May 10, 2025 with a price of $274

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $274 to $3,562 for a train ticket from Los Angeles to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $274 which is on 2025-05-10.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Philadelphia, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Los Angeles and Philadelphia, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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