How to travel from Sacramento to Philadelphia, United States of America

The distance between Sacramento and Philadelphia is around 2,789 miles (4,488km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 19h.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sacramento to Philadelphia by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station then Rockville Amtrak and then to Philadelphia.

  • Duration2 days 20h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $435

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Bus

Take the bus to Oakland then Las Vegas Downtown and then to Philadelphia.

  • Duration2 days 22h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $380
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Drive

Drive to Philadelphia.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Distance2,789 miles (4,488km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sacramento and Philadelphia

There are several options for getting from Sacramento to Philadelphia by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $380 and will take around 2 days 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 19h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $275.

The distance between Sacramento and Philadelphia is around 2,789 miles (4,488km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,452 miles (3,946km)

It takes around 2 days 20h to get from Sacramento and Philadelphia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 19h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sacramento to Philadelphia is to drive which takes around 1 day 19h and will set you back approx $275.

The cheapest way to travel between Sacramento and Philadelphia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $380 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sacramento and Philadelphia. It typically takes around 2 days 20h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sacramento to Philadelphia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak and UNION STATION station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 20h.

Amtrak, Amtrak Acela Express and Amtrak Northeast Regional run train services between Sacramento and Philadelphia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 20h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sacramento and Philadelphia. It typically takes around 2 days 22h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sacramento to Philadelphia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oakland, Las Vegas Downtown and NB Main after Fremont. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 22h.

Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Sacramento and Philadelphia. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 2 days 22h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sacramento to Philadelphia. We recommend that you take the train to Chicago Union Station then Rockville Amtrak and then to Philadelphia. instead which will take 2 days 20h.

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 Sacramento and Philadelphia. The distance is around 2,789 miles (4,488km) by road and it will take around 1 day 19h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sacramento to Philadelphia is to take the train which takes, on average, 2 days 20h and will usually cost around $435.

How do I get from Sacramento to Philadelphia

Compare travel optionsbetween Sacramento and Philadelphia

Transport options from Sacramento to Philadelphia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2 days 20h
$435
once daily5,181km (3,219 miles)
Train via Chicago Union Station3 days 3h
$380
6 times a week5,412km (3,363 miles)
Bus
2 days 22h
$380
6 times a week5,198km (3,230 miles)
Drive
1 day 19h
$275
on demand4,488km (2,789 miles)

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Airports near Philadelphia

The following major airports near Philadelphia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

PHL
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
International Airport
Distance
7 miles (11km) from Philadelphia
TTN
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29 miles (47km) from Philadelphia
ACY
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY)
International Airport
Distance
47 miles (75km) from Philadelphia