Bus from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA, US: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Philadelphia to San Diego on 28 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Downtown SD (Seaport)No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
UCSD Health La Jolla StationNo tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to San Diego

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 3 days, 3 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

51bus per day
3d 3hAverage duration
2364 milesDistance
95kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£124 - £677Average duration3d 3h
95kg CO₂e
Average price£356 - £2,164Average duration3d 1h
347kg CO₂e

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

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

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

    The cheapest coach tickets from Philadelphia to San Diego start from £124. The average price for this route is around £377. 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 journey from Philadelphia to San Diego?

    The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to San Diego is 3d 3h, covering a distance of 2364 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2d 16h and is operated by Greyhound.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 51 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to San Diego?

    The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to San Diego at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.

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

    A bus journey from Philadelphia to San Diego produces an estimated 95 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which 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 87387 reviews.

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

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

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

  9. 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.

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