How far is Philadelphia from Los Angeles by coach?

The journey from Los Angeles to Philadelphia by coach covers an approximate distance of 2386 miles (3848 km).

Is there a way to reach Philadelphia from Los Angeles without flying?

To travel from Los Angeles to Philadelphia without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Los Angeles to Philadelphia from £90 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to Philadelphia on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	3d 2h	20:55	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	Bus	20:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 15h	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	Bus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 19h	11:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Philadelphia on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 18h	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	20:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 15h	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	Bus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 19h	11:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Philadelphia on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	20:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 15h	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 21h	13:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	Los Angeles Union Station	3d	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

57bus per day

3d 1hAverage duration

2384 milesDistance

96kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£101 - £595	Average duration3d 1h	CO₂ emissions 96kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£228 - £2,249	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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £101

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.

9 December 2019

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

Elaysia M.

24 September 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

How far is Philadelphia from Los Angeles by coach?
The journey from Los Angeles to Philadelphia by coach covers an approximate distance of 2386 miles (3848 km).
Is there a way to reach Philadelphia from Los Angeles without flying?
To travel from Los Angeles to Philadelphia without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£183

23/11

£271

Today

£276

25/11

£259

26/11

£202

27/11

£186

28/11

£179

29/11

£159

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £159

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 £159 to £539 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 £159, which is on 2025-11-29.