Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, US

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Next departures for Philadelphia to San Francisco on October 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
Philadelphia (Logan Square)
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
199 Spring Garden St.
Daly BART - 500 John Daly BlvdNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Daly BART - 500 John Daly BlvdNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound
199 Spring Garden St.
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to San Francisco.

Average Price$205 - $486Average Duration3d 10h
101kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$373 - $2,925Average Duration3d 7h
368kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 3 days, 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $205, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day
3d 10hAverage Duration
$205Cheapest ticket
101kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$274
Average bus trip duration3d 10h
Number of daily buses28
Earliest bus departure5:05am
Distance2510 miles (4047 km)
Latest bus departure10:30pm

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