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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Irvineby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PHL - SNA
    8h 41m
    $353–1,403

  2. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    7h 59m
    $223–848

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Anaheimbus bus
    2d 17h
    $428–885

  4. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 18h
    $909–2,519

  5. Drive 2,688.8 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Irvinecar car 2,688.8 mi
    43h 46m
    $491–709

  6. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane JFK - SNA
    8h 58m
    $255–1,515

  7. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    10h 13m
    $278–578

  8. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    11h 21m
    $405–1,572

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d
    $966–2,052

Philadelphia to Irvine by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$428Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,382.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Main-Harvard via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 2d 17h.

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