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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Schuylkill & Walnut | Downtown SD (Seaport) | Cheapest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | 199 Spring Garden St. | UCSD Health La Jolla Station | Fastest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | 199 Spring Garden St. | San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | 199 Spring Garden St. | Greyhound Bus Stop | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | 199 Spring Garden St. | San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus) | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to San Diego
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 3 days, 1 hour 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $239, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and San Diego?
Stops in Philadelphia
- BOff of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
- 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 San Diego
- A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA - B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA - C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA, US 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 Philadelphia to San Diego?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to San Diego start from $239. The average price for this route is around $563. 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 Philadelphia to San Diego?
The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to San Diego is 3d 1h, covering a distance of 3815 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 16h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to San Diego route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to San Diego?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to San Diego at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to San Diego?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to San Diego generates an estimated 95 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 Philadelphia to San Diego?
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 87500 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to San Diego?
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 Philadelphia to San Diego?
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 Philadelphia to San Diego?
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.
The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Jan 20, 2026 with a price of $255To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $255 to $669 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $255 which is on 2026-01-20.
What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA, US?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
