Bus Tickets from San Jose, US to Philadelphia, PA

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Next departures for San Jose to Philadelphia on September 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound + FlixBus
Diridon Station
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Diridon Station
Frazer - 56-40 Matthews RdNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Diridon Station
Philadelphia (Logan Square)No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Diridon Station
Cherry Hill MallNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Diridon Station
199 Spring Garden St.No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Philadelphia.

Bus
Average Price$144 - $277Average Duration3d 8h
101kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$364 - $618Average Duration3d 5h
366kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 3 days, 8 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $144, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day
3d 8hAverage Duration
$144Cheapest ticket
101kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$179
Average bus trip duration3d 8h
Number of daily buses23
Earliest bus departure12:55am
Distance2496 miles (4025 km)
Latest bus departure11:10pm

San Jose to Philadelphia Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 with a price of $147

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

You can expect to pay from $147 to $147 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $147 which is on 2025-10-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Jose and Philadelphia!

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

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

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

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

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