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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
tomorrow
$179
Friday
$131
Saturday
$135
Sunday
$123
Monday
$220
Tuesday
$220

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 72h 35m 12:05 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 9:40 AM San Diego La Jolla Village  Economy $179
Greyhound US 77h 15m 8:00 PM Philadelphia IRS Building 10:15 PM San Diego Seaport Village  Economy $179
FlixBus 76h 30m 8:45 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 10:15 PM San Diego Seaport Village  Economy $180
Greyhound US 65h 15m 3:55 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 6:10 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $180
FlixBus 74h 55m 2:15 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 2:10 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $181

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 64h 50m 3:55 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 5:45 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $131
Greyhound US 69h 20m 3:55 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 10:15 PM San Diego Seaport Village  Economy $132
Greyhound US 71h 40m 5:30 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 2:10 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $134
FlixBus 66h 55m 1:50 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 5:45 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $135
FlixBus 70h 45m 10:00 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 5:45 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $135

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 64h 50m 3:55 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 5:45 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $135
FlixBus 66h 55m 1:50 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 5:45 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $136
Greyhound US 73h 0m 12:05 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 10:05 AM San Diego Seaport Village  Economy $137
Greyhound US 72h 35m 12:05 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 9:40 AM San Diego La Jolla Village  Economy $137
FlixBus 81h 25m 10:00 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 4:25 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $138

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 69h 20m 3:55 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 10:15 PM San Diego Seaport Village  Economy $123
Greyhound US 64h 50m 3:55 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 5:45 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $125
Greyhound US 77h 15m 8:00 PM Philadelphia IRS Building 10:15 PM San Diego Seaport Village  Economy $126
FlixBus 75h 15m 10:00 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 10:15 PM San Diego Seaport Village  Economy $128
FlixBus 76h 50m 10:00 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 11:50 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $128

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 65h 50m 3:55 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 6:45 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $220
Greyhound US 73h 15m 8:30 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 6:45 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $221
FlixBus 71h 45m 10:00 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 6:45 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $221
Greyhound US 73h 45m 8:00 PM Philadelphia IRS Building 6:45 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $223
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to San Diego via Camden, NJ, you can save more than $-1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 1%
      84h 20m
      Philadelphia
      4 mi
      1:25 PM
      Camden, NJ
      Bus Stop
      10:45 PM
      San Diego
      San Ysidro Transit Center
      0 mi
      Economy
      $221
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to San Diego via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $43? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      76h 35m
      0
      12:05 PM
      Philadelphia
      Convention Center
      7:00 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $36
      • Waiting Time 6h 20m
    • Greyhound US
      63h 20m
      0
      1:20 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      1:40 PM
      San Diego
      La Jolla Village
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $141
    Travel time is 13h 45m longer, but you will save $43

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 73h 20m 8:00 PM Philadelphia IRS Building 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $220
Greyhound US 65h 50m 3:55 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 6:45 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $220
FlixBus 71h 20m 10:00 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $221
Greyhound US 72h 10m 5:30 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 2:40 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $222
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to San Diego via Camden, NJ, you can save more than $-11? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • 79h 55m
      Philadelphia
      4 mi
      1:25 PM
      Camden, NJ
      Bus Stop
      6:20 PM
      San Diego
      San Ysidro Transit Center
      0 mi
      Economy
      $231
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to San Diego via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $43? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      76h 35m
      0
      12:05 PM
      Philadelphia
      Convention Center
      7:00 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $36
      • Waiting Time 6h 20m
    • Greyhound US
      63h 20m
      0
      1:20 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      1:40 PM
      San Diego
      La Jolla Village
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $141
    Travel time is 13h 45m longer, but you will save $43

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to San Diego is $123 on 4/19/2026. 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 42 daily buses from Philadelphia to San Diego. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Philadelphia and San Diego.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 57 buses from Philadelphia to San Diego, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and San Diego, with 20 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to San Diego

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 24 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to San Diego in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to San Diego starting from $123!

Cheapest Bus $123
Fastest Bus 61h 40m
Earliest Bus 1:50 AM
Latest Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 24 Ø
Distance 2,367.0 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to San Diego

Every day, 24 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 04/15/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/12
Monday 04/13
Tuesday 04/14
Wednesday 04/15
Thursday 04/16
$179
Friday 04/17
$131
Saturday 04/18
$135
Sunday 04/19
$123
Monday 04/20
$220
Tuesday 04/21
$220
Wednesday 04/22
$221
Thursday 04/23
Friday 04/24
Saturday 04/25
Sunday 04/26
$220
Monday 04/27
Tuesday 04/28
$220
Wednesday 04/29
Thursday 04/30
$218
Friday 05/01
$199
Saturday 05/02
Sunday 05/03
$220
Monday 05/04
Tuesday 05/05
Wednesday 05/06
Thursday 05/07
Friday 05/08
$220
Saturday 05/09

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 $123, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to San Diego. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $220.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to San Diego, with $123. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $134.

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.

Beloved bus companies from Philadelphia to San Diego

These are the most booked bus companies between Philadelphia to San Diego from our users.

Greyhound US from Philadelphia to San Diego

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Philadelphia to San Diego:

Cheapest Price $123
Fastest Bus 61h 40m
Earliest Bus 2:00 AM
Last Bus 8:30 PM
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 3/21/2026

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.

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 $123 and takes 66h 20m 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 $123 and $438. 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 24 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 $180. 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 10:00 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Philadelphia to San Diego?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 24 daily trips between Philadelphia and San Diego. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Philadelphia to San Diego?

Prices and availability for 24 trips between Philadelphia and San Diego change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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