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Today6 Aug
Tomorrow7 Aug
from US$491
Fri8 Aug
Sat9 Aug
Sun10 Aug
Mon11 Aug
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Wed13 Aug

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 7 August at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: 11 August at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 7 August at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Arrival time: 10 August at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 7 August at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: 10 August at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 7 August at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Arrival time: 10 August at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 7 August at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: 11 August at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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

Average ticket priceUS$471
Average bus trip duration3d 8h
Number of daily buses29
Earliest bus departure06:30
Distance2513 miles
Latest bus departure23:25

San Francisco to Philadelphia Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco, US - Philadelphia, PA

  1. How far is Philadelphia from San Francisco by coach?

    The journey from San Francisco to Philadelphia by coach covers an approximate distance of 2515 miles (4055 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Philadelphia from San Francisco without flying?

    To travel from San Francisco to Philadelphia without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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

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US$220
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US$490
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 5 Aug 2025 with a price of US$220

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

You can expect to pay from US$220 to US$524 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$490, which is on 2025-08-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Francisco to Philadelphia.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Francisco to Philadelphia, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Francisco to Philadelphia will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

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