How far is Philadelphia from San Diego?

The distance separating Philadelphia and San Diego is 2366 miles (3815 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to San Diego?

Most of the buses traveling from Philadelphia to San Diego leave from Philadelphia Airport and arrive at Mission Valley Sheraton. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

Once in San Diego, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Boat Tours in San Diego, San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum, La Jolla Cove and Old Point Loma Lighthouse.

Bus Philadelphia to San Diego from $160 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Philadelphia to San Diego on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	3d 4h	9:30pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 23h	5:20pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	2d 23h	5:20pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	3d	5:50pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	3d 13h	10:10am	Balboa Park	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to San Diego

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 3 days, 3 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $188, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

52bus per day

3d 3hAverage Duration

2364 milesDistance

95kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$188 - $748	Average Duration3d 3h	CO₂ emissions 95kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$389 - $2,335	Average Duration3d 2h	CO₂ emissions 347kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,371 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,314 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and San Diego?

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

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

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

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