Bus from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Philadelphia to San Francisco on December 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Philadelphia (Logan Square)
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Daly BART - 500 John Daly BlvdNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Daly BART - 500 John Daly BlvdNo tags

Get from Philadelphia to San Francisco

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 days, 8 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $227, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
3d 8hAverage Duration
4050 kmDistance
101kgCO₂ emissions

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

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to San Francisco start from $227. The average price for this route is around $688. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to San Francisco is 3d 8h, covering a distance of 4050 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 21h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to San Francisco route?

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

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to San Francisco at 3:55am. And the latest bus departs at 8:00pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    A bus trip from Philadelphia to San Francisco generates an estimated 101 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    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 87387 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

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

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    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.

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