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

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TodayMay 3
TomorrowMay 4
from $571
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from $485
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 4 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

Average Price$106 - $680Average Duration3d
96kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$247 - $2,284Average Duration2d 23h
350kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 3 days, 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $106, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

47bus per day
3d Average Duration
$106Cheapest ticket
96kgCO₂ emissions

Train Philadelphia to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$436
Average train trip duration2d 23h
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure8:15am
Distance2382 miles (3841 km)
Latest train departure3:38pm

Philadelphia to Los Angeles Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
05/01
$288
05/02
$237
Today
$434
05/04
$571
05/05
No data
05/06
No data
05/07
$237
05/08
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia to Los Angeles was searched and found on May 2, 2025 with a price of $237

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

You can expect to pay from $237 to $2,732 for a train ticket from Philadelphia to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $237 which is on 2025-05-07.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Los Angeles you take, 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.

By choosing the train between Philadelphia and Los Angeles, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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Train from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

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