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Bus San Francisco to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$413
Average Bus Trip Duration3d 10h
Number of daily buses21
Earliest bus departure6:30am
Distance4047 km
Latest bus departure11:25pm

San Francisco to Philadelphia Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco (CA), US - Philadelphia (PA)

  1. How long is the trip from San Francisco to Philadelphia by bus?

    The bus ride from San Francisco to Philadelphia takes 3d 10h, on average. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Philadelphia in 2d 20h

  2. What is the travel distance from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    San Francisco and Philadelphia are 4055 km (2515 miles) apart.

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    Buses departing from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) in San Francisco will take you to Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia.

  4. What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    Taking the bus is the most budget-friendly option to travel from San Francisco to Philadelphia. With a starting ticket price of US$155, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much does the bus ticket cost from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    The bus from San Francisco to Philadelphia will cost you US$413, on average.

  6. Is there an overnight bus from San Francisco to Philadelphia?

    Yes! If you're heading from San Francisco to Philadelphia, you'll find buses departing until 11:25pm and arriving the next day.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco to Philadelphia was searched and found on Jun 7, 2025 with a price of US$279

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

You can expect to pay from US$279 to US$304 for a bus ticket from San Francisco to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$279 which is on 2025-06-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Francisco to Philadelphia, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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

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

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

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