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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Composite routes from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Cheapest
44 h 48 min
Car
4625 km.
from $254
Fastest
5 h 17 min
Plane
Other
3 d 30 min
4050 km.
from $814.17
3 d 2 h 16 min
4050 km.
from $585.17
9 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
4050 km.
from $328.05
8 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
4050 km.
from $309.95
8 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
4050 km.
from $243.86
9 h 2 min
Bus, Plane
4050 km.
from $307.77
9 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
4050 km.
from $354.29
3 d 2 h 58 min
Train
4050 km.
Select a ticket
3 d 8 h 40 min
4050 km.
from $762.07

Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$612.33

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$625.09
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$625.09
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$701.63
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
8h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$395.46
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
7h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$395.46–$561.30
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$357.19
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$344.44
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
8h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$369.95

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$829.20
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$612.33
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
5h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$701.63
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$446.49–$625.09
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$612.33

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$561.30
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$701.63
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.95–$599.57
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$535.79
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.89–$765.41
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$484.76
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$459.25

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41
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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.03–$89.30
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.31–$95.68
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.76–$89.30
Train from Chicago Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
25h 56m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$108.43–$357.19

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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.96–$242.38
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.24–$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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$33.17–$446.49
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.72–$459.25

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 Los Angeles Union Station to St
Ave. Duration:
40h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$153.08–$829.20
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 San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.27–$127.57
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 Francisco to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Philadelphia is to fly which costs $70.65 - $206.52 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $70.65 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Philadelphia via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at 30th Street Station via Richmond, Chicago Union Station, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 2h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

The distance between San Francisco and Philadelphia is 4085 km. The road distance is 4626.6 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Philadelphia without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 0h and costs $217.39 - $1195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from San Francisco to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Philadelphia bus from?

San Francisco to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $70.65 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $217.39 - $1195.65 and takes 3 days 0h, you could also train via Washington, which costs $271.74 - $1413.04 and takes 3 days 2h.

Where does the San Francisco to Philadelphia bus arrive?

San Francisco to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Philadelphia?

Philadelphia is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 11:08 in San Francisco and 14:08 in Philadelphia.

Where does the San Francisco to Philadelphia train arrive?

San Francisco to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Philadelphia is 4627 km. It takes approximately 44h 50m to drive from San Francisco to Philadelphia.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport Airport to Philadelphia International Airport Airport?

United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta offer flights from San Francisco International Airport Airport to Philadelphia International Airport Airport.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

Book your San Francisco to Philadelphia bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

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