Find coaches from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, US

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to San Francisco on 12 November
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: Yesterday at 09:44 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 £159, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day
3d 8hAverage duration
2518 milesDistance
102kgCO₂ emissions

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

  1. What's the distance between Philadelphia and San Francisco by coach?

    The journey from Philadelphia to San Francisco by coach covers an approximate distance of 2515 miles (4055 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Philadelphia to San Francisco without flying?

    To travel from Philadelphia to San Francisco 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
09/11
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10/11
£448
Today
£367
12/11
£169
13/11
No data
14/11
No data
15/11
£88
16/11
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, US was searched and found on 15 Nov 2025 with a price of £88

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 £88 to £512 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 £88, which is on 2025-11-15.

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