How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Los Angeles start at R 2 070. The average price for this route is around R 4 308. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is 2d 21h, covering a distance of 3847 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2d 12h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Los Angeles route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 39 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

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

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Los Angeles produces an estimated 96 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

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 87435 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

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.

Bus Philadelphia to Los Angeles from R 1 982 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on 27 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:05	Cherry Hill Mall	3d	16:50	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 17h	08:15	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	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 23h	16:50	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 19h	14:50	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on 28 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:05	Cherry Hill Mall	3d	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
	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	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 21h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on 29 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 18h	09:25	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
	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	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 21h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on 30 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2d 21h	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
	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	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 21h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on 31 December
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
	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	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 21h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on 1 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 18h	09:25	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
	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
	Bus	19:30	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 23h	15:50	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:49 PM EST.

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, 21 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 070, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39bus per day

2d 21hAverage duration

3847 kmDistance

96kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 070 - R 15 310	Average duration2d 21h	CO₂ emissions 96kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 4 265 - R 67 710	Average duration2d 22h	CO₂ emissions 350kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Los Angeles?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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
Visit page
D
Los Angeles International Airport
Visit page
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

3.5/587 456 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 764 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Los Angeles start at R 2 070. The average price for this route is around R 4 308. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is 2d 21h, covering a distance of 3847 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2d 12h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Los Angeles route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 39 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Los Angeles at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 22:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Los Angeles produces an estimated 96 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
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 87435 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
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

25/12

R 6 586

26/12

R 4 638

Today

R 6 466

28/12

R 5 680

29/12

R 4 365

30/12

R 3 835

31/12

R 3 818

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 31 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 818

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 R 3 818 to R 11 421 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 R 3 818, which is on 2025-12-31.