Find coaches from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA, US

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to San Diego

Bus
Average priceUS$160 - US$819Average duration3d 3h
95kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$462 - US$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 a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 3 days, 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$160, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

53bus per day
3d 3hAverage duration
US$160Cheapest ticket
95kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$460
Average bus trip duration3d 3h
Number of daily buses53
Earliest bus departure01:50
Distance2361 miles
Latest bus departure23:15

Philadelphia to San Diego Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Philadelphia, PA - San Diego, CA, US

  1. What's the distance between Philadelphia and San Diego by coach?

    The distance between Philadelphia and San Diego by coach is approximately 2366 miles (3815 km).

  2. How can I travel from Philadelphia to San Diego avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 30 Aug 2025 with a price of US$137

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

You can expect to pay from US$137 to US$547 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$137, which is on 2025-08-30.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling 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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Philadelphia to San Diego will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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 travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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