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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Philadelphia to San Diego from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$273

tomorrow

$315

Sunday

Monday

$222

Tuesday

Wednesday

$222

Thursday

$223

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	71h 40m	5:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	2:10 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$273	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 5:30:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $273 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 40m
Greyhound US	71h 10m	5:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	1:40 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$273	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 5:30:00 PM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $273 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 10m
FlixBus	70h 55m	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:45 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$277	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 1:50:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $277 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 55m
Greyhound US	66h 45m	2:00 AM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	5:45 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$277	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 2:00:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $277 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 45m
FlixBus	71h 25m	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	10:15 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	$278	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 1:50:00 AM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $278 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	81h 10m	10:15 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	4:25 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$315	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:15:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $315 per person are available. Travel duration is 81h 10m
FlixBus	66h 55m	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	5:45 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$324	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/6/2025 1:50:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $324 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 55m
FlixBus	70h 55m	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:45 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$324	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/6/2025 1:50:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $324 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 55m
Greyhound US	66h 45m	2:00 AM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	5:45 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$326	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/6/2025 2:00:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $326 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 45m
Greyhound US	71h 15m	2:00 AM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	10:15 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	$327	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/6/2025 2:00:00 AM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $327 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to San Diego via Indianapolis, you can save more than $49? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  82h 50m
  
  0
  
  3:55 AM
  
  Philadelphia
  Spring Garden St Station
  
  6:40 PM
  
  Indianapolis
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $90
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/6/2025 3:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  63h 15m
  
  0
  
  11:30 PM
  
  Indianapolis
  Washington / Delaware
  
  11:45 AM
  
  San Diego
  Old Town Transit Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $176
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 12/6/2025 11:30:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 15m
Travel time is 19h 5m longer, but you will save $49

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	72h 10m	5:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	2:40 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$222	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/8/2025 5:30:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 10m
FlixBus	71h 55m	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	10:45 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$229	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/8/2025 1:50:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $229 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 55m
Greyhound US	71h 45m	2:00 AM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	10:45 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$232	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/8/2025 2:00:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $232 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 45m
FlixBus	71h 45m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:45 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$251	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $251 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 45m
Greyhound US	73h 15m	8:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:45 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$251	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $251 per person are available. Travel duration is 73h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	72h 10m	5:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	2:40 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$222	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/10/2025 5:30:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 10m
Greyhound US	72h 50m	8:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$223	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $223 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 50m
FlixBus	82h 40m	10:40 AM	Philadelphia	JFK & Broad	6:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$224	A Bus from FlixBus goes from JFK & Broad, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/10/2025 10:40:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $224 per person are available. Travel duration is 82h 40m
FlixBus	74h 50m	6:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$225	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $225 per person are available. Travel duration is 74h 50m
FlixBus	67h 30m	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$231	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/10/2025 1:50:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $231 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	67h 30m	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$223	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/11/2025 1:50:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $223 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 30m
Greyhound US	72h 10m	5:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	2:40 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$224	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/11/2025 5:30:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $224 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 10m
Greyhound US	67h 20m	2:00 AM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	6:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$224	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/11/2025 2:00:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $224 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 20m
Greyhound US	73h 20m	8:00 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	6:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$228	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $228 per person are available. Travel duration is 73h 20m
FlixBus	72h 35m	8:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$266	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/11/2025 8:45:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $266 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to San Diego is $222 on 12/10/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Philadelphia and San Diego

See here how frequent the connections between Philadelphia and San Diego are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 38 daily buses from Philadelphia to San Diego. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Philadelphia and San Diego.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 55 buses from Philadelphia to San Diego, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and San Diego, with 15 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to San Diego

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 27 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to San Diego in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to San Diego starting from $222!

Cheapest Bus	$222
Fastest Bus	61h 40m
Earliest Bus	1:50 AM
Latest Bus	8:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	27 Ø
Distance	2,367.0 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to San Diego

Every day, 27 buses from 2 bus companies leave Philadelphia for San Diego: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$273

Saturday 12/06

$315

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$316

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$222

Thursday 12/11

$223

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Philadelphia to San Diego

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Philadelphia to San Diego, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $222, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to San Diego. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $315.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to San Diego, with $222. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $224.

How to save money travelling from Philadelphia to San Diego

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Philadelphia to San Diego in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Philadelphia to San Diego, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Philadelphia to San Diego are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Philadelphia and San Diego

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Philadelphia and San Diego.

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

JFK & Broad

John F Kennedy Blvd 1401

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

Old Town Transit Center

Congress Street 2727

San Ysidro Transit Center

E San Ysidro Blvd 723

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Seaport Village

W Harbor Dr 789

La Jolla Village

Hyatt Regency

Service and Comfort on the bus from Philadelphia to San Diego

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Philadelphia to San Diego? Or which bus companies serve the route Philadelphia to San Diego? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Philadelphia to San Diego bus

How much does a Philadelphia San Diego bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $222 and takes 69h 10m to reach San Diego. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Philadelphia to San Diego?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $222 and $388. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Diego.

On average, how many connections are available from Philadelphia to San Diego each day?

Every day, the Philadelphia to San Diego bus route is served by approximately 27 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Philadelphia to San Diego take?

The fastest bus from Philadelphia to San Diego is offered by Greyhound US and takes 61h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $297. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Philadelphia to San Diego?

The earliest bus arriving in San Diego from Philadelphia starts at 1:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Philadelphia to San Diego?

The latest bus trip departing from Philadelphia for San Diego starts at 8:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Philadelphia San Diego route?

When traveling by bus from Philadelphia to San Diego, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and San Diego?

You can check all the direct connections between Philadelphia and San Diego by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Philadelphia to San Diego bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Philadelphia San Diego bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Philadelphia San Diego bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Philadelphia to San Diego on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Philadelphia to San Diego

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Philadelphia and to San Diego

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Philadelphia and to San Diego. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!