Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, US

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to San Francisco on November 12
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
409 Townsend St, SFCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
San Francisco Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Schuylkill & Walnut
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Cherry Hill Mall
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:53 AM EST.

Get from Philadelphia to San Francisco

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 days, 8 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $294, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day
3d 8hAverage Duration
4061 kmDistance
102kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, US by bus

  1. What is the distance between Philadelphia and San Francisco?

    Philadelphia and San Francisco are 4055 km (2515 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to San Francisco?

    Buses departing from Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia will take you to Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) in San Francisco.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-09
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11-10
$826
Today
$677
11-12
$311
11-13
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11-14
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11-15
$163
11-16
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $163

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 San Francisco, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $163 to $945 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $163 which is on 2025-11-15.

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