What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

The distance between Los Angeles and Philadelphia is approximately 3848 km (2386 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

Buses departing from UCLA in Los Angeles will take you to Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia.

Bus Los Angeles to Philadelphia from $165 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Philadelphia on November 24
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	3:00pm	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 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 November 25
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	3d 2h	8:55pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	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 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 November 26
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	3:00pm	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 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 November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 15h	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
	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
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	3d	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

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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 $186, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

57bus per day

3d 1hAverage Duration

3854 kmDistance

96kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$186 - $1,099	Average Duration3d 1h	CO₂ emissions 96kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$421 - $4,158	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
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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

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87393 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 $186

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

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?
The distance between Los Angeles and Philadelphia is approximately 3848 km (2386 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?
Buses departing from UCLA in Los Angeles will take you to Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$337

11-23

$500

Today

$510

11-25

$478

11-26

$373

11-27

$343

11-28

$330

11-29

$294

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $294

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 $294 to $996 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 $294 which is on 2025-11-29.