Bus Philadelphia to San Jose, CA - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Philadelphia to San Jose, CA

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

today

tomorrow

$335

Saturday

$332

Sunday

Monday

$353

Tuesday

Wednesday

$337

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	74h 30m	5:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	5:00 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$335	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $335 per person are available. Travel duration is 74h 30m
Greyhound US	84h 25m	8:00 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$354	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $354 per person are available. Travel duration is 84h 25m
FlixBus	90h 25m	2:00 PM	Philadelphia	JFK & Broad	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$354	A Bus from FlixBus goes from JFK & Broad, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $354 per person are available. Travel duration is 90h 25m
FlixBus	83h 40m	8:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$367	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 8:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $367 per person are available. Travel duration is 83h 40m
Greyhound US	78h 25m	2:00 AM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$393	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 2:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $393 per person are available. Travel duration is 78h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	74h 30m	5:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	5:00 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$332	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/6/2025 5:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $332 per person are available. Travel duration is 74h 30m
Greyhound US	78h 25m	2:00 AM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$366	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/6/2025 2:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $366 per person are available. Travel duration is 78h 25m
Greyhound US	84h 25m	8:00 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$391	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $391 per person are available. Travel duration is 84h 25m
FlixBus	87h 55m	4:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$398	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/6/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $398 per person are available. Travel duration is 87h 55m
FlixBus	90h 25m	2:00 PM	Philadelphia	JFK & Broad	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$415	A Bus from FlixBus goes from JFK & Broad, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/6/2025 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $415 per person are available. Travel duration is 90h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	78h 25m	2:00 AM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$353	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/8/2025 2:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $353 per person are available. Travel duration is 78h 25m
Greyhound US	76h 30m	3:55 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$376	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/8/2025 3:55:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $376 per person are available. Travel duration is 76h 30m
Greyhound US	84h 25m	8:00 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$400	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $400 per person are available. Travel duration is 84h 25m
FlixBus	83h 40m	8:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$414	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/8/2025 8:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $414 per person are available. Travel duration is 83h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	93h 45m	10:40 AM	Philadelphia	JFK & Broad	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$337	A Bus from FlixBus goes from JFK & Broad, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/10/2025 10:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $337 per person are available. Travel duration is 93h 45m
Greyhound US	84h 25m	8:00 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$345	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $345 per person are available. Travel duration is 84h 25m
Greyhound US	78h 25m	2:00 AM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$382	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/10/2025 2:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $382 per person are available. Travel duration is 78h 25m
Greyhound US	76h 30m	3:55 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$416	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/10/2025 3:55:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $416 per person are available. Travel duration is 76h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to San Jose, CA is $332 on 12/6/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Philadelphia and San Jose, CA

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Philadelphia to San Jose, CA. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Philadelphia and San Jose, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 8 buses from Philadelphia to San Jose, CA, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and San Jose, CA, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to San Jose, CA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to San Jose, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to San Jose, CA starting from $332!

Cheapest Bus	$332
Fastest Bus	71h 30m
Earliest Bus	2:00 AM
Latest Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	2,499.8 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to San Jose, CA

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Philadelphia for San Jose, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 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

$335

Saturday 12/06

$332

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$353

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$337

Thursday 12/11

$333

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 Jose, CA

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

With a price starting from $332, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to San Jose, CA. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $353.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to San Jose, CA, with $332. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $345.

How to save money travelling from Philadelphia to San Jose, CA

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 Jose, CA 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 Jose, CA, 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 Jose, CA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Philadelphia and San Jose, CA

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

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

Tamien

East side pickup area

Diridon Station

Cahill St 65

King & Virginia

Eastridge Shopping Center

Eastridge Loop 2200

Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Philadelphia to San Jose, CA

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

FAQs about the Philadelphia to San Jose, CA bus

How much does a Philadelphia San Jose, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $332 and takes 71h 30m to reach San Jose, CA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Philadelphia to San Jose, CA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $332 and $416. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Jose, CA.

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

Every day, the Philadelphia to San Jose, CA bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Philadelphia to San Jose, CA take?

The fastest bus from Philadelphia to San Jose, CA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 71h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $335. 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 Jose, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in San Jose, CA from Philadelphia starts at 2:00 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 Jose, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from Philadelphia for San Jose, CA starts at 8:00 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 Jose, CA route?

When traveling by bus from Philadelphia to San Jose, CA, 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 Jose, CA?

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

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Philadelphia to San Jose, CA

Economy

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

More bus routes to Philadelphia and to San Jose, CA

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