Bus from San Diego, CA, US to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Diego to Philadelphia on February 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Bus Stop
199 Spring Garden St.Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Bus Stop
199 Spring Garden St.Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Bus Stop
Schuylkill & WalnutNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
199 Spring Garden St.No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 3 days, 1 hour 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $224, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

37bus per day
3d 1hAverage Duration
3821 kmDistance
96kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$224 - $1,132Average Duration3d 1h
96kg CO₂e
Average Price$443 - $3,773Average Duration3d
347kg CO₂e

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

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Philadelphia start from $224. The average price for this route is around $611. 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 ride from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    The average bus travel time from San Diego to Philadelphia is 3d 1h, covering a distance of 3821 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 18h and is operated by FlixBus.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 37 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Philadelphia at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.

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

    A bus trip from San Diego to Philadelphia generates an estimated 96 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5752 reviews.

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

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Diego to Philadelphia?

    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 San Diego to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$717
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$555
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Feb 2, 2026 with a price of $299

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $299 to $781 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $299 which is on 2026-02-02.

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