How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Sacramento?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Sacramento start from $249. The average price for this route is around $496. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Sacramento?

The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Sacramento is 3d 5h, covering a distance of 3945 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 18h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Sacramento route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Sacramento?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Sacramento at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Sacramento?

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Sacramento generates an estimated 99 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Sacramento?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87518 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Sacramento?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Sacramento?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Sacramento?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Sacramento from $239 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Sacramento on January 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	3d 11h	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	3d 10h	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest

Next departures for Philadelphia to Sacramento on January 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:25pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	2d 22h	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 18h	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 23h	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	3d 3h	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 22h	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Sacramento on January 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	3d 3h	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 18h	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 23h	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 22h	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	3d 7h	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Sacramento on February 1
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	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 18h	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 23h	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	3d 3h	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 22h	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Sacramento on February 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:25pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	2d 22h	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 18h	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 23h	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	3d 3h	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 22h	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Sacramento on February 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	3d 3h	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 18h	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 23h	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	3d 3h	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 22h	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Sacramento on February 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	3d 11h	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 18h	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 23h	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	3d 3h	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 22h	8:55am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:54 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Sacramento

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 3 days, 5 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $249, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

3d 5hAverage Duration

3945 kmDistance

99kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$249 - $1,241	Average Duration3d 5h	CO₂ emissions 99kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$385 - $4,572	Average Duration3d 5h	CO₂ emissions 359kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Sacramento?

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
Visit page
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 Sacramento

A
Greyhound Sacramento Station
420 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
Visit page
B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
Visit page
C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,518 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

FlixBus

3.5/512,162 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Sacramento?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Sacramento start from $249. The average price for this route is around $496. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Sacramento?
The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Sacramento is 3d 5h, covering a distance of 3945 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 18h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Sacramento route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Sacramento?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Sacramento at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Sacramento?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Sacramento generates an estimated 99 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Sacramento?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87518 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Sacramento?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Sacramento?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Sacramento?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-27

$397

01-28

$408

Today

$708

01-30

$414

01-31

$373

02-01

$321

02-02

$293

02-03

$514

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Feb 2, 2026 with a price of $293

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 Sacramento, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $293 to $881 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $293 which is on 2026-02-02.