Train from Los Angeles, US to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to Philadelphia on 26 March
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AmtrakTrain
Union Station
30th Street StationCheapestFastest
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Union Station
30th Street StationNo tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela
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Union Station
30th Street StationNo tags
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Union Station
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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, 10 minutes and with fares starting at just €95, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39bus per day
3d Average duration
3862 kmDistance
97kgCO₂ emissions
Average price€95 - €584Average duration3d
97kg CO₂e
Average price€227 - €2,558Average duration2d 21h
350kg CO₂e

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.

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

    The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Philadelphia start from €227. The average price for this train route is around €365. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to Philadelphia route?

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

  3. 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
23/03
€461
24/03
€1,510
Today
€458
26/03
€1,870
27/03
No data
28/03
€269
29/03
€352
30/03
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 28 Mar 2026 with a price of €269

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 €269 to €2,471 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 €269, which is on 2026-03-28.

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