Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, US

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Next departures for Philadelphia to San Francisco on November 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    		Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd
    		San Francisco Bus StationCheapest
    Greyhound Lines, Inc.
      		199 Spring Garden St.
      		San Francisco Bus StationFastest
      Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
        		199 Spring Garden St.
        		409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
        Greyhound Lines, Inc.
          		199 Spring Garden St.
          		San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
          FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
            		Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
            		409 Townsend St, SFNo tags

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            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 $205, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

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

            Bus Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

            Average ticket price$391
            Average bus trip duration3d 8h
            Number of daily buses17
            Earliest bus departure1:50am
            Distance2518 miles (4060 km)
            Latest bus departure10:30pm

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            11/03
            $470
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            $400
            11/05
            $194
            11/06
            $309
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            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 $194 to $609 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 $194 which is on 2025-11-05.

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