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

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to San Francisco on 19 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
San Francisco Bus StationCheapest
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
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 04:48 EST.

Get from Philadelphia to San Francisco

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 days, 13 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just £106, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day
3d 13hAverage duration
2518 milesDistance
101kgCO₂ emissions

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

    The cheapest coach tickets from Philadelphia to San Francisco start from £106. The average price for this route is around £392. 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 Francisco?

    The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to San Francisco is 3d 13h, covering a distance of 2518 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2d 22h and is operated by Greyhound.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 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 Francisco?

    The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to San Francisco at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 22:00.

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

    A bus journey from Philadelphia to San Francisco produces an estimated 101 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 Francisco?

    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 87500 reviews.

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

    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 Francisco?

    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 Francisco?

    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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
16/01
£328
17/01
£255
Today
£267
19/01
£170
20/01
£187
21/01
£190
22/01
£217
23/01
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, US was searched and found on 19 Jan 2026 with a price of £170

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 £170 to £368 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 £170, which is on 2026-01-19.

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