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How to get fromIrvine to Philadelphiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Irvine to Philadelphia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, 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
    7h 21m
    $185–492

  2. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2d 16h
    $1,689–2,682

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 19h
    $500–754

  4. Drive  2,687.7 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Philadelphiacar car 2,687.7 mi
    43h 46m
    $491–709

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SNA - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    7h 41m
    $327–1,571

  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 26m
    $368–1,440

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SNA - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    7h 56m
    $560–1,093

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

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane LAX - PHL
    8h 50m
    $258–399

  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
    $1,758–2,811

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    3d 10h
    $1,463–2,348

Irvine to Philadelphia by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,689Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,382.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to 30th Street Station via Fullerton, 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 16h.

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