What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

About 2386 miles (3848 km) separate Philadelphia and Los Angeles.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

The majority of buses traveling from Philadelphia to Los Angeles start their journey at Philadelphia Airport and wind up at UCLA. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Norton Simon Museum, Sunset Strip, California Science Center, Getty Center and Venice Beach.

Bus Philadelphia to Los Angeles from $129 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Los Angeles on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:25pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	3d 6h	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 23
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
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 14h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 15h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	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 24
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 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 the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 23 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $134, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

49bus per day

2d 23hAverage Duration

2389 milesDistance

96kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$134 - $780	Average Duration2d 23h	CO₂ emissions 96kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$257 - $3,885	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

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,399 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$289

11/21

$319

Today

$317

11/23

$258

11/24

$245

11/25

$268

11/26

$223

11/27

$235

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $223

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 $223 to $633 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 $223 which is on 2025-11-26.