How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Philadelphia start from $185. The average price for this route is around $352. 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 Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is 3d 1h, covering a distance of 3855 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 14h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 57 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Philadelphia at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Los Angeles to Philadelphia generates an estimated 96 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 Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

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.

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

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 Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

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 Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

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 Los Angeles to Philadelphia from $195 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Philadelphia on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 19h	10:10pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Los Angeles to Philadelphia on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 21h	8:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 15h	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 21h	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Philadelphia on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 18h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 15h	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 19h	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Philadelphia on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 21h	8:55pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 15h	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 19h	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:52 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 3 days, 1 hour 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $185, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

57bus per day

3d 1hAverage Duration

3855 kmDistance

96kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$185 - $1,085	Average Duration3d 1h	CO₂ emissions 96kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$419 - $4,136	Average Duration2d 21h	CO₂ emissions 350kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Philadelphia?

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
Visit page
D
Los Angeles International Airport
Visit page
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

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87403 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $185

Greyhound Los Angeles Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Overall my Greyhound trip was smooth. It was inconvenient to have to get off and back on the bus an hour later each time there was a driver change but I completely understand why it is necessary!

Tim L.

December 9, 2019

Some staff were nice, others were rude. Overall nice service

Elaysia M.

September 24, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,458 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to Philadelphia, PA 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 Los Angeles to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Philadelphia start from $185. The average price for this route is around $352. 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 Los Angeles to Philadelphia?
The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is 3d 1h, covering a distance of 3855 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 14h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 57 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Philadelphia at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Los Angeles to Philadelphia generates an estimated 96 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 Los Angeles to Philadelphia?
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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?
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 Los Angeles to Philadelphia?
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 Los Angeles to Philadelphia?
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

11-25

$600

11-26

$787

Today

$658

11-28

$328

11-29

$292

11-30

$332

12-01

$262

12-02

$348

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $262

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $262 to $992 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $262 which is on 2025-12-01.