How far is Los Angeles from Philadelphia by coach?

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

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

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Philadelphia to Los Angeles from £102 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:25	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	3d 6h	16:50	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 19h	14:50	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 21h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	13:25	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	2d 21h	08:15	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 20h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 18h	16:50	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:55	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 13h	14:50	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:55	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 14h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	13:25	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	2d 21h	08:15	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 21h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:25	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	2d 21h	08:15	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:55	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 13h	14:50	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:55	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 14h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	03:55	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 15h	16:50	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 21h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:25	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	2d 21h	08:15	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:55	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 13h	14:50	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 17h	08:15	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:55	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 14h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	19:00	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 23h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:25	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	2d 21h	08:15	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:55	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 13h	14:50	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 17h	08:15	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:55	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 14h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	19:00	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 23h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:10	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	3d 4h	08:15	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:55	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 13h	14:50	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:55	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 14h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	13:25	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	2d 21h	08:15	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 21h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 23 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £105, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

49bus per day

2d 23hAverage duration

2389 milesDistance

96kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£105 - £613	Average duration2d 23h	CO₂ emissions 96kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£202 - £3,053	Average duration2d 22h	CO₂ emissions 350kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Los Angeles?

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

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,389 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

How far is Los Angeles from Philadelphia by coach?
The distance between Philadelphia and Los Angeles by coach is approximately 2386 miles (3848 km).
Is there a way to reach Los Angeles from Philadelphia without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/11

£120

20/11

£227

Today

£251

22/11

£250

23/11

£203

24/11

£193

25/11

£211

26/11

£175

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £120

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 Los Angeles, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £120 to £498 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £175, which is on 2025-11-26.