There are 11 ways to get from Philadelphia to Irvine by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly Philadelphia International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHL - SNA
9h 7m$243–1,103Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
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
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
10h 55m$128–495Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Anaheimbus
2d 15h$470–889Bus, 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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 17h$627–1,422Drive 2,688.8 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Irvinecar 2,688.8 mi
43h 46m$491–709Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane EWR - SNA
8h 29m$198–510Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane JFK - SNA
9h 7m$216–1,465Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PHL - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
10h 22m$158–478Fly 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 Irvinetrain
11h 28m$326–1,352Train 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 17h$688–1,674Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
3d$734–1,744
Philadelphia to Irvine by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Irvine is to train and fly which costs $120 - $500 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Irvine is to train and fly which takes 8h 29m and costs $190 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Main-Harvard via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Tustin via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station and Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
The distance between Philadelphia and Irvine is 2397 miles. The road distance is 2704.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Irvine without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs $470 - $900.
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Philadelphia to Irvine, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Irvine is to fly which takes 9h 7m and costs $240 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $470 - $900 and takes 2 days 15h, you could also train via Washington, which costs $650 - $1,700 and takes 2 days 17h.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Main-Harvard via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 2d 15h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
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 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
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
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
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
- $310–1,400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 43m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 8m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- 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 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $490–1,200
- 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
- $17–40
- 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
- $20–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- 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
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–390
- 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
- $230–550
- 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 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 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 L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- $140–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $310–600
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Irvine is 3h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 7:51 PM in Philadelphia and 4:51 PM in Irvine.
Philadelphia to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Irvine is 2705 miles. It takes approximately 43h 46m to drive from Philadelphia to Irvine.
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