Bus from Philadelphia, PA to San Jose, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Philadelphia to San Jose on December 25
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Diridon StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Diridon StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Diridon StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Cherry Hill Mall
Diridon StationNo tags
GreyhoundBus
Schuylkill & Walnut
Diridon StationNo tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to San Jose

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 4 days, 6 hours 57 minutes, and with fares starting at just $612, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
4d 6hAverage Duration
4022 kmDistance
366kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$1,090 - $1,430Average Duration3d 13h
101kg CO₂e
Average Price$612 - $881Average Duration4d 6h
366kg CO₂e

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to San Jose?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to San Jose start from $1,090. The average price for this route is around $1,156. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to San Jose?

    The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to San Jose is 3d 13h, covering a distance of 4022 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3d 3h and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to San Jose route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to San Jose?

    The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to San Jose at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to San Jose?

    A bus trip from Philadelphia to San Jose generates an estimated 101 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to San Jose?

    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 87435 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to San Jose?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to San Jose?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to San Jose?

    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.

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