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

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FriApr 25
from $1,793
SatApr 26
from $432
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Philadelphia to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$434
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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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/21
$612
04/22
$441
Today
$483
04/24
$320
04/25
$1,793
04/26
$432
04/27
$343
04/28
$394
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia to Los Angeles was searched and found on Apr 24, 2025 with a price of $320

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 $320 to $2,403 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 $320 which is on 2025-04-24.

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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!

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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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