There are 11 ways to get from Philadelphia to Compton by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PHL - LAX
8h 22m$147–489Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane EWR - LAX
8h 56m$118–478Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1210
2d 15h$463–877Bus, train
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
2d 17h$633–1,424Drive 2,695.6 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Comptoncar 2,695.6 mi
43h 54m$492–711Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane BWI - LAX
9h 23m$169–612Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane JFK - LAX
10h 6m$140–1,081Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane BWI - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
11h 48m$297–1,172Fly Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHL - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
12h 34m$324–1,375Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 18h$723–1,701Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
3d$752–1,763
Philadelphia to Compton by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Compton is to train and fly which costs $110 - $480 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Compton is to fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $140 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Compton. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Myrrh / Willowbrook via St Louis Bus Station, El Monte Station - Upper Level and Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Compton station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Compton Station via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton and Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.
The distance between Philadelphia and Compton is 2433 miles. The road distance is 2711.4 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Compton without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs $460 - $900.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Philadelphia to Compton, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Compton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Compton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Compton is to fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $140 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $460 - $900 and takes 2 days 15h, you could also train via Washington, which costs $700 - $1,700 and takes 2 days 18h.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Compton, CA, USA?
American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Myrrh / Willowbrook via St Louis Bus Station, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station, and Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station in around 2d 15h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–460
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–460
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–460
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $14–240
- Business Class
- $60–280
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–600
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-233-8604
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Compton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Compton is 3h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 10:48 PM in Philadelphia and 7:48 PM in Compton.
Philadelphia to Compton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Compton is 2711 miles. It takes approximately 43h 54m to drive from Philadelphia to Compton.
There are 2666+ hotels available in Compton.














