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

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There are 12 ways to get from Philadelphia to Long Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    8h 48m
    $147–459

  2. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    9h 22m
    $117–476

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    2d 16h
    $463–878

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 18h
    $633–1,424

  5. Drive 2,702.1 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Long Beachcar car 2,702.1 mi
    44h 7m
    $494–713

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PHL - LGB
    10h 26m
    $185–805

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

    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
    9h 2m
    $298–640

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BWI - LAX
    9h 49m
    $168–660

  9. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHL - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    11h 11m
    $315–1,324

  10. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BWI - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    12h 14m
    $296–1,270

  11. 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 19h
    $701–1,678

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d
    $738–1,738

Philadelphia to Long Beach by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$463Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to 1st & Shelter E S via St Louis Bus Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7th & VA Hospital NW in around 2d 16h.

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