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

today

$196

tomorrow

Tuesday

Wednesday

$204

Thursday

Friday

$269

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	70h 0m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	12:35 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$196	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/19/2026 5:35:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/22/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $196 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 0m
Greyhound US	75h 15m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	5:50 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$196	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/19/2026 5:35:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/22/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $196 per person are available. Travel duration is 75h 15m
Greyhound US	70h 5m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	7:10 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$199	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/19/2026 12:05:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/22/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $199 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 5m
FlixBus	82h 15m	11:55 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	7:10 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$232	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/19/2026 11:55:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/23/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $232 per person are available. Travel duration is 82h 15m
FlixBus	85h 10m	11:55 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	10:05 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$232	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/19/2026 11:55:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/23/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $232 per person are available. Travel duration is 85h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	85h 10m	11:55 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	10:05 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$204	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/22/2026 11:55:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 85h 10m
FlixBus	82h 15m	11:55 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	7:10 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$204	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/22/2026 11:55:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 82h 15m
Greyhound US	70h 0m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	12:35 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$210	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/22/2026 5:35:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $210 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 0m
Greyhound US	73h 0m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	10:05 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$227	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/22/2026 12:05:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $227 per person are available. Travel duration is 73h 0m
Greyhound US	70h 5m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	7:10 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$227	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/22/2026 12:05:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $227 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	70h 0m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	12:35 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$269	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/24/2026 5:35:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $269 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 0m
Greyhound US	75h 15m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	5:50 PM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	Economy	$308	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/24/2026 5:35:00 PM to 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $308 per person are available. Travel duration is 75h 15m
FlixBus	82h 25m	11:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	7:10 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$328	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/24/2026 11:45:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $328 per person are available. Travel duration is 82h 25m
Greyhound US	70h 9m	12:01 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	7:10 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	Economy	$345	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/24/2026 12:01:00 PM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $345 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 9m

Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to San Francisco via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $62? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  78h 35m
  
  0
  
  9:00 AM
  
  Philadelphia
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:10 PM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $45
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/20/2026 9:00:00 AM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
- Greyhound US
  
  62h 10m
  
  0
  
  1:25 AM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  12:35 PM
  
  San Francisco
  Bus Station Transbay
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $162
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) at 7/21/2026 1:25:00 AM to Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) arriving at 7/23/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 10m
Travel time is 11h 35m longer, but you will save $62

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to San Francisco is $189 on 7/29/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Philadelphia and San Francisco

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Philadelphia to San Francisco. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Philadelphia and San Francisco.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 9 buses from Philadelphia to San Francisco, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and San Francisco, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to San Francisco in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to San Francisco starting from $189!

Cheapest Bus	$189
Fastest Bus	67h 0m
Earliest Bus	12:05 PM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	2,515.6 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to San Francisco

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Philadelphia for San Francisco: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

$196

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

$204

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$269

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$236

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

$189

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

$241

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$212

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$245

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$207

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Philadelphia to San Francisco

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

With a price starting from $189, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to San Francisco. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $207.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to San Francisco, with $196. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $204.

How to save money travelling from Philadelphia to San Francisco

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 Francisco 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 Francisco, 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 Francisco are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Philadelphia and San Francisco

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

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

South Van Ness Ave & Market St

5th/Townsend

Townsend St 400

Union Square

Post St 470

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

Beach St & Hyde St

Service and Comfort on the bus from Philadelphia to San Francisco

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

FAQs about the Philadelphia to San Francisco bus

How much does a Philadelphia San Francisco bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $189 and takes 72h 15m to reach San Francisco. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $189 and $345. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Francisco.

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

Every day, the Philadelphia to San Francisco bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Philadelphia to San Francisco is offered by Greyhound US and takes 67h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $196. 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 Francisco?

The earliest bus arriving in San Francisco from Philadelphia starts at 12:05 PM. 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 Francisco?

The latest bus trip departing from Philadelphia for San Francisco starts at 11:45 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 Francisco route?

When traveling by bus from Philadelphia to San Francisco, 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 Francisco?

You can check all the direct connections between Philadelphia and San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Philadelphia and to San Francisco

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