How much does a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Philadelphia cost?

The bus ticket price from Los Angeles to Philadelphia starts at R 2 125. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

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

The average travel time between Los Angeles and Philadelphia is around 3d 2h, although the fastest bus will take about 2d 14h. This is the time it takes to travel the 3848 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Los Angeles and Philadelphia?

The number of buses from Los Angeles to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 58 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Los Angeles to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

When taking the bus from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

Buses travelling between Los Angeles and Philadelphia leave from UCLA or Ramirez Street bus stop and arrive at Philadelphia Airport, Independence Travel Center, #2842 St.Vincent St.

Bus Los Angeles to Philadelphia from R 1 999 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to Philadelphia on 13 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 21h	20:55	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	Bus	20:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 15h	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	Bus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 19h	11:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 23h	15:10	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 19h	22:10	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Philadelphia on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:20	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	3d 1h	17:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	20:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 15h	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	Bus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 21h	13:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 18h	17:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 21h	20:40	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 19h	22:10	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Philadelphia on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:10	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	3d 5h	15:10	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
	Bus	20:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 15h	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	Bus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 19h	11:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	18:00	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 23h	01:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:30	Los Angeles Union Station	3d 6h	08:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 7:45 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Los Angeles 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, 2 hours and with fares starting at just R 2 125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

58bus per day

3d 2hAverage duration

3854 kmDistance

96kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 125 - R 9 849	Average duration3d 2h	CO₂ emissions 96kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 4 505 - R 13 907	Average duration2d 22h	CO₂ emissions 350kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87370 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 125

Greyhound Los Angeles Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Overall my Greyhound trip was smooth. It was inconvenient to have to get off and back on the bus an hour later each time there was a driver change but I completely understand why it is necessary!

Tim L.

9 December 2019

Some staff were nice, others were rude. Overall nice service

Elaysia M.

24 September 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511 289 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Philadelphia?

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

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

How much does a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Philadelphia cost?
The bus ticket price from Los Angeles to Philadelphia starts at R 2 125. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Los Angeles to Philadelphia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?
The average travel time between Los Angeles and Philadelphia is around 3d 2h, although the fastest bus will take about 2d 14h. This is the time it takes to travel the 3848 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Los Angeles and Philadelphia?
The number of buses from Los Angeles to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 58 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Los Angeles to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?
When taking the bus from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?
Buses travelling between Los Angeles and Philadelphia leave from UCLA or Ramirez Street bus stop and arrive at Philadelphia Airport, Independence Travel Center, #2842 St.Vincent St.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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R 3 919

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R 5 383

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R 3 621

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R 3 884

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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 16 Nov 2025 with a price of R 3 358

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

You can expect to pay from R 3 358 to R 8 093 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 358, which is on 2025-11-16.