How to travel from Phoenix to Philadelphia, United States of America
The distance between Phoenix and Philadelphia is around 2,085 miles (3,356km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Phoenix to Philadelphia by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Philadelphia → Phoenix if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Philadelphia (PHL).
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time4h 35m
- Typical cost$470
American Airlines
+ 4 others5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Philadelphia.
- Duration2 days 8h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost$320
Greyhound USA
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Flagstaff Station then take the train to Chicago Union Station then Rockville Amtrak and then to Philadelphia.
- Duration2 days 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$430
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Philadelphia.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Distance2,386 miles (3,839km)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Phoenix and Philadelphia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Phoenix to Philadelphia by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $320 and will take around 2 days 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $470.
The distance between Phoenix and Philadelphia is around 2,085 miles (3,356km).
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Phoenix and Philadelphia by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 14h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Phoenix to Philadelphia is to fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx $470.
The cheapest way to travel between Phoenix and Philadelphia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $320 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Phoenix and Philadelphia. We recommend that you fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Philadelphia (PHL). instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Phoenix and Philadelphia. It typically takes around 2 days 8h and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Phoenix and Philadelphia with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2 days 8h.
Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Phoenix and Philadelphia. Buses run twice daily and take around 2 days 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Phoenix and Philadelphia. Flights depart from Phoenix (PHX) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL). The flight takes around 4h 35m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Phoenix and Philadelphia with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 4h 35m.
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Delta and United Airlines fly between Phoenix and Philadelphia. Flights depart from Phoenix (PHX) and and arrive into Philadelphia (PHL). These flights usually take around 4h 35m.
The flight from Phoenix to Philadelphia typically takes around 4h 35m. Flights depart from Phoenix (PHX) and and arrive into Philadelphia (PHL).
The closest major airport to Philadelphia is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (PHL) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Philadelphia. Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) (TTN) and Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) (ACY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Phoenix and Philadelphia. The distance is around 2,386 miles (3,839km) by road and it will take around 1 day 14h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Phoenix to Philadelphia is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around $470.
Compare travel optionsbetween Phoenix and Philadelphia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 5h 25m | $470 | hourly | 3,356km (2,085 miles) |
| Fly to Newark (EWR), Train | 6h 20m | $400 | every 4 hours | 3,561km (2,213 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 25m | $405 | hourly | 3,391km (2,107 miles) |
| Fly to Reagan Washington (DCA), Train | 6h 35m | $640 | hourly | 3,410km (2,119 miles) |
| Fly to New York JFK (JFK), Train | 6h 45m | $455 | hourly | 3,640km (2,262 miles) |
| Fly to Washington Dulles (IAD), Train | 6h 55m | $645 | hourly | 3,410km (2,119 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 8h | $320 | twice daily | 3,975km (2,470 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 2 days 6h | $430 | once daily | 4,400km (2,734 miles) |
| Bus to Maricopa, train | 3 days 8h | $380 | 3 times a week | 5,444km (3,383 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 14h | $235 | on demand | 3,839km (2,386 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Phoenix and Philadelphia
Airlines
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Delta
United Airlines
Bus companies
Greyhound USA
Train operators
Airports near Philadelphia
The following major airports near Philadelphia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
- Distance
- 7 miles (11km) from Philadelphia
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
- Distance
- 29 miles (47km) from Philadelphia
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY)
- Distance
- 47 miles (75km) from Philadelphia