What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

The distance between Philadelphia and Los Angeles is around 3848 km (2386 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, and end it at UCLA, in Los Angeles.

Bus Philadelphia to Los Angeles from $187 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Los Angeles on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:00pm	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	3d 5h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 21h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	1:25pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	2d 21h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 20h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Los Angeles on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:25pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	2d 21h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 13h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 17h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 14h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 23h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Los Angeles on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:10am	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	3d 4h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 13h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 14h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	1:25pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	2d 21h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 21h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Los Angeles on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	2d 17h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 13h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 14h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	1:25pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	2d 21h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 21h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 23 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $193, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

49bus per day

2d 23hAverage Duration

3852 kmDistance

96kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$193 - $1,127	Average Duration2d 23h	CO₂ emissions 96kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$372 - $5,616	Average Duration2d 22h	CO₂ emissions 350kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Los Angeles?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
The distance between Philadelphia and Los Angeles is around 3848 km (2386 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, and end it at UCLA, in Los Angeles.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-22

$459

11-23

$801

Today

$558

11-25

$387

11-26

$322

11-27

$399

11-28

$360

11-29

$383

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $322

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $322 to $980 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $322 which is on 2025-11-26.