Bus San Francisco to Philadelphia: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Francisco to Philadelphia

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

today

tomorrow

$219

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

$173

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	74h 30m	7:30 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	1:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$219	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 4/21/2026 7:30:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 74h 30m
FlixBus	82h 25m	7:30 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	8:55 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	Economy	$220	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 4/21/2026 7:30:00 AM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 82h 25m
Greyhound US	71h 15m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	3:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$220	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 4/21/2026 1:30:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 15m
Greyhound US	68h 30m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	1:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$221	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 4/21/2026 1:30:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 30m
Greyhound US	76h 25m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	8:55 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	Economy	$222	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 4/21/2026 1:30:00 PM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 76h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Philadelphia via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $38? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  68h 30m
  
  0
  
  1:30 PM
  
  San Francisco
  Bus Station Transbay
  
  3:50 AM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $140
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 4/23/2026 1:30:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 20m
- Greyhound US
  
  6h 55m
  
  0
  
  6:05 AM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Convention Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $41
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) at 4/26/2026 6:05:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Travel Time is 3h 0m shorter, and you will save $38

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	78h 0m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	10:30 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	Economy	$173	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 4/26/2026 1:30:00 PM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/29/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 78h 0m
Greyhound US	68h 30m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	1:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$174	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 4/26/2026 1:30:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/29/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $174 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 30m
Greyhound US	71h 15m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	3:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$177	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 4/26/2026 1:30:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/29/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 15m
Greyhound US	78h 30m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	8:10 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$178	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 4/26/2026 10:40:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/30/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 78h 30m
Greyhound US	82h 5m	10:40 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	11:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$180	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 4/26/2026 10:40:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/30/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $180 per person are available. Travel duration is 82h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Philadelphia via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  68h 30m
  
  0
  
  1:30 PM
  
  San Francisco
  Bus Station Transbay
  
  3:50 AM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $125
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 4/26/2026 1:30:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 4/29/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 20m
- Greyhound US
  
  6h 55m
  
  0
  
  6:05 AM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Convention Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $27
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) at 4/29/2026 6:05:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/29/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Travel Time is 3h 0m shorter, and you will save $21

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Francisco to Philadelphia is $162 on 5/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Francisco and Philadelphia

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between San Francisco and Philadelphia.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 buses from San Francisco to Philadelphia, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and Philadelphia, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 7 times every day by bus from San Francisco to Philadelphia in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Francisco to Philadelphia starting from $162!

Cheapest Bus	$162
Fastest Bus	71h 30m
Earliest Bus	7:30 AM
Latest Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	2,515.6 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from San Francisco to Philadelphia

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Francisco 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

$219

Wednesday 04/22

Thursday 04/23

Friday 04/24

Saturday 04/25

Sunday 04/26

$173

Monday 04/27

Tuesday 04/28

$210

Wednesday 04/29

$202

Thursday 04/30

Friday 05/01

$218

Saturday 05/02

Sunday 05/03

$162

Monday 05/04

$166

Tuesday 05/05

$210

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

Saturday 05/09

Sunday 05/10

$181

Monday 05/11

Tuesday 05/12

Wednesday 05/13

Thursday 05/14

Friday 05/15

Saturday 05/16

The cheapest time to travel from San Francisco to Philadelphia

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

With a price starting from $162, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Francisco to Philadelphia. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $210.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to Philadelphia, with $173. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $197.

How to save money travelling from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Philadelphia are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Francisco and Philadelphia

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

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

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 Francisco to Philadelphia

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

FAQs about the San Francisco to Philadelphia bus

How much does a San Francisco Philadelphia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $162 and takes 81h 0m to reach Philadelphia. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $162 and $224. 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 Francisco to Philadelphia each day?

Every day, the San Francisco to Philadelphia bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Francisco to Philadelphia is offered by Greyhound US and takes 71h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $221. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Philadelphia from San Francisco starts at 7:30 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 Francisco to Philadelphia?

The latest bus trip departing from San Francisco for Philadelphia starts at 10:40 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 Francisco Philadelphia route?

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

You can check all the direct connections between San Francisco 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: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

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

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to San Francisco and to Philadelphia

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