How much does a train ticket cost from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Philadelphia start from £204. The average price for this train route is around £417. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is 2d 21h, covering a distance of 2382 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 18h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

The earliest train from Los Angeles to Philadelphia departs at 17:19. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Train Los Angeles to Philadelphia from £196 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to Philadelphia on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:00	Union Station	3d 15h	16:08	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	17:19	Union Station	2d 18h	14:59	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	22:00	Union Station	3d 15h	16:08	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	22:00	Union Station	3d 19h	20:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	22:00	Union Station	3d 19h	20:51	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Philadelphia on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	17:19	Union Station	2d 18h	14:59	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	17:19	Union Station	3d	20:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	17:19	Union Station	2d 21h	17:42	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	17:19	Union Station	3d	20:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	17:19	Union Station	2d 21h	17:42	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Philadelphia on 5 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	22:00	Union Station	3d 13h	14:59	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	17:19	Union Station	2d 18h	14:59	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	22:00	Union Station	3d 15h	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	22:00	Union Station	3d 15h	16:28	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	22:00	Union Station	3d 15h	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Philadelphia on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:19	Union Station	2d 18h	14:59	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	17:19	Union Station	2d 18h	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	17:19	Union Station	2d 18h	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	17:19	Union Station	2d 21h	17:56	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	17:19	Union Station	2d 21h	17:56	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Philadelphia on 7 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	17:19	Union Station	3d	20:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	17:19	Union Station	2d 18h	14:59	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	17:19	Union Station	3d	20:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	22:00	Union Station	3d 15h	16:28	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	22:00	Union Station	3d 15h	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Philadelphia on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:19	Union Station	2d 21h	17:56	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	17:19	Union Station	2d 18h	14:59	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	17:19	Union Station	2d 18h	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	17:19	Union Station	2d 18h	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	17:19	Union Station	2d 21h	17:56	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Philadelphia on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:19	Union Station	2d 21h	17:56	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	17:19	Union Station	3d	20:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	17:19	Union Station	3d	20:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	17:19	Union Station	2d 21h	17:56	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	17:19	Union Station	2d 21h	17:56	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 3 days, 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

53bus per day

3d Average duration

2375 milesDistance

96kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£100 - £576	Average duration3d	CO₂ emissions 96kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£204 - £2,652	Average duration2d 21h	CO₂ emissions 350kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,621 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5621 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £204

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to Philadelphia, PA by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Philadelphia start from £204. The average price for this train route is around £417. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is 2d 21h, covering a distance of 2382 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 18h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Los Angeles to Philadelphia departs at 17:19. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01/12

£1,453

02/12

£1,342

Today

£346

04/12

£379

05/12

£341

06/12

£341

07/12

£315

08/12

£352

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 7 Dec 2025 with a price of £315

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

You can expect to pay from £315 to £2,869 for a train ticket from Los Angeles, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £315, which is on 2025-12-07.