Bus Tickets from San Jose, US to Philadelphia, PA

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Next departures for San Jose to Philadelphia on October 21
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
Diridon Station
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Diridon Station
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Diridon Station
Cherry Hill MallNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Diridon Station
Philadelphia (Logan Square)No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Diridon Station
Frazer - 56-40 Matthews RdNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Philadelphia

Bus
Average Price$155 - $624Average Duration3d 8h
100kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$451 - $698Average Duration3d 5h
366kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 3 days, 8 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $155, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day
3d 8hAverage Duration
$155Cheapest ticket
100kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$210
Average bus trip duration3d 8h
Number of daily buses22
Earliest bus departure12:55am
Distance2475 miles (3991 km)
Latest bus departure11:10pm

San Jose to Philadelphia Bus

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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 San Jose, US to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Jose and Philadelphia!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Jose to Philadelphia, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Jose to Philadelphia will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Jose to Philadelphia, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose, US to Philadelphia, PA?

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