Bus San Diego to Philadelphia: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Diego to Philadelphia

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

today

tomorrow

$178

Wednesday

Thursday

$208

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

$176

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	69h 45m	12:15 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	1:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$178	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 4/21/2026 12:15:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 45m
FlixBus	68h 25m	1:35 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	1:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$178	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 4/21/2026 1:35:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 25m
FlixBus	68h 50m	1:10 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	1:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$178	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 4/21/2026 1:10:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 50m
Greyhound US	70h 25m	6:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:10 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$179	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 4/21/2026 6:45:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 25m
Greyhound US	75h 15m	7:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$179	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 4/21/2026 7:35:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/25/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 75h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	68h 25m	1:35 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	1:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$208	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 4/23/2026 1:35:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $208 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 25m
FlixBus	71h 35m	1:10 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	3:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$208	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 4/23/2026 1:10:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $208 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 35m
FlixBus	68h 50m	1:10 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	1:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$208	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 4/23/2026 1:10:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $208 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 50m
Greyhound US	70h 55m	9:50 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$208	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 4/23/2026 9:50:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $208 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 55m
Greyhound US	75h 15m	7:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$208	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 4/23/2026 7:35:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/27/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $208 per person are available. Travel duration is 75h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	68h 50m	1:10 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	1:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$176	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 4/26/2026 1:10:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/29/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 50m
Greyhound US	75h 15m	7:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$176	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 4/26/2026 7:35:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/30/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 75h 15m
Greyhound US	73h 40m	9:50 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	2:30 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	Economy	$176	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 4/26/2026 9:50:00 AM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/29/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 73h 40m
FlixBus	69h 35m	7:35 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	8:10 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$177	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 4/26/2026 7:35:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/29/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 35m
FlixBus	69h 15m	7:55 AM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	8:10 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$177	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 4/26/2026 7:55:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/29/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Diego to Philadelphia is $143 on 4/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Diego and Philadelphia

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 23 daily buses from San Diego to Philadelphia. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 18 daily coaches between San Diego and Philadelphia.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 31 buses from San Diego to Philadelphia, while Evening sees the fewest connections between San Diego and Philadelphia, with 9 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Diego to Philadelphia

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 20 times every day by bus from San Diego to Philadelphia in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to Philadelphia starting from $143!

Cheapest Bus	$143
Fastest Bus	70h 20m
Earliest Bus	6:45 AM
Latest Bus	7:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	20 Ø
Distance	2,367.0 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to Philadelphia

Every day, 20 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Diego for Philadelphia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/19

Monday 04/20

Tuesday 04/21

$178

Wednesday 04/22

Thursday 04/23

$208

Friday 04/24

Saturday 04/25

Sunday 04/26

$176

Monday 04/27

Tuesday 04/28

Wednesday 04/29

$238

Thursday 04/30

Friday 05/01

$185

Saturday 05/02

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

Saturday 05/09

$173

Sunday 05/10

$184

Monday 05/11

$195

Tuesday 05/12

$233

Wednesday 05/13

$208

Thursday 05/14

$200

Friday 05/15

Saturday 05/16

The cheapest time to travel from San Diego to Philadelphia

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

With a price starting from $176, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Diego to Philadelphia. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $200.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to Philadelphia, with $176. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $176.

How to save money travelling from San Diego to Philadelphia

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 San Diego to Philadelphia 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 San Diego to Philadelphia, 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 San Diego to Philadelphia are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Diego and Philadelphia

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

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

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Diego to Philadelphia

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

FAQs about the San Diego to Philadelphia bus

How much does a San Diego Philadelphia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $143 and takes 76h 40m to reach Philadelphia. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $143 and $218. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Philadelphia.

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

Every day, the San Diego to Philadelphia bus route is served by approximately 20 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Diego to Philadelphia is offered by Greyhound US and takes 70h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $209. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Philadelphia from San Diego starts at 6:45 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 San Diego to Philadelphia?

The latest bus trip departing from San Diego for Philadelphia starts at 7:35 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 San Diego Philadelphia route?

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

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Philadelphia?

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

What can I take with me on the San Diego to Philadelphia 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 San Diego Philadelphia 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 San Diego Philadelphia 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 San Diego to Philadelphia on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to San Diego and to Philadelphia

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