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Philadelphia to Santa Monica trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Philadelphia and Santa Monica takes 2d 22h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Philadelphia to Santa Monica. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 22h
Duration
3,147 mi
Distance
$2,333
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Philadelphia to Santa Monica train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Philadelphia and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 1:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 1:05 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 2d 22h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2d 22h • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2d 22h • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2d 22h • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2d 22h • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Santa Monica? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 3,146.8 mi
  • Duration: 2d 22h

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines in around 2d 18h.

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