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How to get fromDana Point to Philadelphiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Dana Point to Philadelphia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Philadelphia International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SNA - PHL
    8h 13m
    $246–828

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

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    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane LAX - PHL
    10h 7m
    $162–449

  3. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2d 17h
    $360–1,266

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphiabus bus Greyhound US0421
    2d 19h
    $275–630

  5. Drive 2,692 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to Philadelphiacar car 2,692 mi
    44h 23m
    $492–710

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SNA - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    7h 44m
    $226–748

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SAN - PHL
    9h 47m
    $273–1,127

  8. Bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane LGB - PHL
    12h 8m
    $196–806

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3d 1h
    $318–672

Dana Point to Philadelphia by bus, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$360Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Del Obispo-Lighthouse to 30th Street Station via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Washington Union Station in around 2d 17h.

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