Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA Bus
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Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA by bus
The journey from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA by bus is 4,055.05 km and takes 80 hrs 23 mins. There are 30 connections per day, with the first departure at 1:50 a.m. and the last at 11:55 p.m.. It is possible to travel from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA by bus for as little as $183.41 or as much as $995.54. The best price for this journey is $183.41.
| Lowest Price | $183.41 |
| Journey Duration | 80 hrs 23 mins |
| Connection per Day | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound 30 |
| Lowest Price | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound $183.41 |
| Highest Price | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound $995.54 |
| First Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound 1:50 a.m. |
| Last Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound 11:55 p.m. |
| Distance | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound 4,055.05 km |
| Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound Philadelphia, PA |
| Arrival | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound San Francisco, CA |
| Carriers | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound |
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Find the best day to travel to San Francisco, CA by bus
When travelling to San Francisco, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
Services on board FlixBus and Greyhound from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA
Compare services on board when travelling from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA by bus.
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Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus
Train
283.85kg
Bus
304.13kg
Flight
811.01kg
Car
648.81kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA?
A bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA is $389.59. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $183.41.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA is $183.41. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Philadelphia, PA and San Francisco, CA by bus?
Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA is 4,055.05 km.
How long does the bus between Philadelphia, PA and San Francisco, CA take?
Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA is on average 80 hrs 23 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 69 hrs 50 mins.
Which companies operate from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA?
The bus journey from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA is covered by 2 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus and Greyhound.
How many bus connections per day go from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA?
Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA has 30 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA leave?
The earliest bus from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA departs at 1:50 a.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA depart?
The latest bus from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA departs at 11:55 p.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $183.41 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Philadelphia, PA and San Francisco, CA is 69 hrs 50 mins.
Is there a direct bus from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Philadelphia, PA and San Francisco, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA by bus?
The bus journey from Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA creates 304.13kg of CO2 emissions.