Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to San Diego.

Bus
Average Price$120 - $589Average Duration3d 4h
96kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$462 - $555Average Duration3d 3h
347kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 3 days, 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $120, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

52bus per day
3d 4hAverage Duration
$120Cheapest ticket
96kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia to San Diego: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$407
Average bus trip duration3d 4h
Number of daily buses52
Earliest bus departure1:45am
Distance2371 miles (3824 km)
Latest bus departure9:30pm

Philadelphia to San Diego Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia to San Diego was searched and found on May 3, 2025 with a price of $127

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia to San Diego, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $127 to $560 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia to San Diego based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $127 which is on 2025-05-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Philadelphia to San Diego.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Philadelphia to San Diego, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Philadelphia to San Diego will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Philadelphia to San Diego, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia to San Diego?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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