Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA Truckload Freight
This lane runs about $5,060 for a full dry van — roughly 25% below the typical rate for a cross-country lane (~$6,785).
Why Philadelphia → Los Angeles is priced below market
That's about $1,725 saved per load versus the typical cross-country rate.
Los Angeles, CA is a heavy-inbound freight market — more freight comes in than goes out. Carriers delivering into Los Angeles might otherwise head home empty, so they take loads back out at a discount rather than deadhead. The reverse lane (Los Angeles → Philadelphia) runs about $7,100, while this direction prices well under it. As a brokerage we tap that backhaul capacity across thousands of asset-based carriers and pass the savings to you.
Prices shown are for a dry van; we also quote flatbed, reefer, and specialized on this lane. Rates reflect recent national carrier data and move with the spot market — request a quote to lock the current number for 30 days.
What moves this lane's rate
- • Backhaul capacity — how many trucks need a load out of Los Angeles
- • Fuel prices and lane mileage (2,714 mi)
- • Seasonal demand and produce/retail surges
- • Equipment type, freight weight, and pickup flexibility
FAQs
Why is Philadelphia to Los Angeles freight cheaper than the reverse direction?
Los Angeles, CA pulls in more freight than it ships out, so trucks delivering there compete for loads back out rather than run empty. The return (Los Angeles → Philadelphia) prices around $7,100, while Philadelphia → Los Angeles runs about $5,060 — roughly 25% below the typical rate for a comparable-distance lane. We tap that backhaul capacity across asset-based carriers and pass the savings on.
What is the truckload rate from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, CA?
Current estimates run about $5,060 for a dry van full truckload, over roughly 2,714 miles (about $1.86 per mile) — versus a typical $6,785 for this distance. These are market-based estimates; get a free quote for a locked rate.
How much can I save shipping Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
This lane is priced about 25% below the going rate for comparable-distance freight, roughly $1,725 per load. Savings reflect current spot-market capacity and move with the market.
How long does shipping take from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
Typical full truckload transit on this lane is about 4.5 days, depending on pickup and delivery scheduling.
Are these discount rates guaranteed?
These are ballpark estimates based on national carrier data and current market trends. For a locked, guaranteed rate tailored to your shipment, get a free custom quote valid for 30 days.
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