Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA, US

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Next departures for Philadelphia to San Diego on September 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound + FlixBus
199 Spring Garden St.
Downtown SD (Seaport)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
199 Spring Garden St.
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
199 Spring Garden St.
UCSD Health La Jolla StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Balboa ParkNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
199 Spring Garden St.
Balboa ParkNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to San Diego.

Bus
Average Price$179 - $682Average Duration3d 4h
95kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$462 - $555Average Duration3d 3h
347kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 3 days, 4 hours and with fares starting at just $179, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

50bus per day
3d 4hAverage Duration
$179Cheapest ticket
95kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$312
Average bus trip duration3d 4h
Number of daily buses50
Earliest bus departure1:50am
Distance2363 miles (3810 km)
Latest bus departure11:15pm

Philadelphia to San Diego Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 with a price of $162

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

You can expect to pay from $162 to $518 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $162 which is on 2025-10-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

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

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

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

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

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

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