Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, US

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Bus
Average PriceUS$172 - US$848Average Duration3d 7h
100kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$373 - US$2,925Average Duration3d 7h
368kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 3 days, 7 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$172, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day
3d 7hAverage Duration
US$172Cheapest ticket
100kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$560
Average Bus Trip Duration3d 7h
Number of daily buses20
Earliest bus departure3:25am
Distance4016 km
Latest bus departure8:15pm

Philadelphia to San Francisco Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Philadelphia, PA - San Francisco, US

  1. What is the distance between Philadelphia and San Francisco?

    Philadelphia and San Francisco are 4055 km (2515 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    Buses departing from Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia will take you to Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) in San Francisco.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of US$217

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 San Francisco, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$217 to US$227 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$217 which is on 2025-08-05.

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