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Bus San Francisco to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Bus San Francisco to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$250
Average bus trip duration3d 11h
Number of daily buses21
Earliest bus departure06:00
Distance2491 miles
Latest bus departure23:30

San Francisco to Philadelphia buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Buses21
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures06:00 - 23:30
Minimum PriceUS$222
Average Ticket PriceUS$250
Minimum Trip Duration3d1h
Average Bus Trip Duration3d11h
Distance2491 miles
Bus companies on this routeFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco - Philadelphia

The average bus ticket price from San Francisco to Philadelphia is US$250. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Francisco to Philadelphia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between San Francisco and Philadelphia is around 3d 11h, although the fastest bus will take about 3d 1h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2515 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from San Francisco to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 21 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Francisco to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from San Francisco to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.

Buses travelling between San Francisco and Philadelphia leave from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) or Powell Station and arrive at Bus Station, Philadelphia Airport, JFK Bd & N 30th St.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Francisco to Philadelphia.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Francisco to Philadelphia, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Francisco to Philadelphia will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Francisco to Philadelphia, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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