The train between Philadelphia and California takes 2d 22h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Philadelphia to California. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a week between Philadelphia and California. The earliest departure is at 1:47 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 1:47 PM which arrives into California at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 2d 22h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to California. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at California station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 22h.
Philadelphia to California train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to California train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Book your Philadelphia to California train tickets online with Amtrak Northeast Regional, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and Amtrak.
The distance between Philadelphia and California is 3,782 km. The road distance is 5,036 km.
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Los Angeles via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 18h.
