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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Diego to Philadelphia

Composite routes from San Diego to Philadelphia

Cheapest
43 h 27 min
Car
4395 km.
from $241
Other
2 d 15 h 2 min
3810 km.
from $758.97
2 d 18 h 35 min
3810 km.
from $589.02
8 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
3810 km.
from $316.64
8 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
3810 km.
from $378.23
8 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
3810 km.
from $347.08
8 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
3810 km.
from $304.90
9 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
3810 km.
from $350.12
10 h 38 min
Train, Plane
3810 km.
from $183.84
2 d 19 h 41 min
Bus, Train
3810 km.
from $5.43
3 d 59 min
3810 km.
from $769.37

Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$765.41

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.30–$459.25

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.92–$1,084.33
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$586.82
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$548.54
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$892.98

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$433.73
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
8h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$420.98
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
7h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$446.49

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$701.63
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$344.44–$548.54

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.92–$331.68

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$701.63
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$765.41
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$586.82
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$548.54

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$701.63
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$586.82
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$548.54
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
8h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$510.27

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.31–$95.68
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
42h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$204.11–$701.63
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville
Ave. Duration:
16h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.54–$280.65
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.14–$102.05
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.31–$95.68
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.03–$89.30
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.76–$89.30
Train from San Diego to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.86–$102.05
Train from Chicago Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
25h 56m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$108.43–$357.19
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.79–$242.38
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.24–$242.38
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.96–$242.38
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.69–$242.38

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$40.82–$484.76
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.72–$459.25
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$33.17–$446.49

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.59–$7.02

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.34–$204.11
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
30h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$121.19–$701.63
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
22h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.16–$433.73

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Allentown
Ave. Duration:
17h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.54–$242.38

Fullington Trailways

Phone:
+1 814-574-1827
Website:
fullingtontours.com
Bus from Allentown to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Philadelphia is to fly which costs $59.78 - $445.65 and takes 7h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Philadelphia?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $59.78 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at 30th Street Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

How far is it from San Diego to Philadelphia?

The distance between San Diego and Philadelphia is 3826 km. The road distance is 4392.9 km.

How do I travel from San Diego to Philadelphia without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Philadelphia without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs $184.78 - $1195.65 .

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Philadelphia?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from San Diego to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Philadelphia train from?

San Diego to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train, bus or fly from San Diego to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from San Diego to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $59.78 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $184.78 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 15h, you could also train via Washington, which costs $271.74 - $1413.04 and takes 2 days 18h.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Philadelphia?

Philadelphia is 3h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 15:48 in San Diego and 18:48 in Philadelphia.

Where does the San Diego to Philadelphia train arrive?

San Diego to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Philadelphia is 4393 km. It takes approximately 43h 34m to drive from San Diego to Philadelphia.

How do I get a train ticket from San Diego to Philadelphia?

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Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 792+ hotels available in Philadelphia. Prices start at $59.59 per night.
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