Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, US

Next departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Los Angeles on August 23
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
199 Spring Garden St.
Lankershim/Magnolia - North HollywoodCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
199 Spring Garden St.
Los Angeles Union StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
199 Spring Garden St.
Los Angeles Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
199 Spring Garden St.
Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
199 Spring Garden St.
Los Angeles Union StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Bus
Average PriceUS$116 - US$821Average Duration2d 23h
95kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$264 - US$2,103Average Duration2d 22h
350kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 23 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

68bus per day
2d 23hAverage Duration
US$116Cheapest ticket
95kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$238
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 23h
Number of daily buses68
Earliest bus departure1:50am
Distance3819 km
Latest bus departure11:20pm

Philadelphia to Los Angeles Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Philadelphia to Los Angeles from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Los Angeles from Philadelphia, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Philadelphia, PA - Los Angeles, US

  1. What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    The distance between Philadelphia and Los Angeles is around 3848 km (2386 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, and end it at UCLA, in Los Angeles.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-20
US$241
08-21
US$222
Today
US$285
08-23
US$233
08-24
US$221
08-25
US$219
08-26
US$162
08-27
US$196
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of US$162

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 Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$162 to US$412 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$162 which is on 2025-08-26.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Philadelphia and Los Angeles!

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

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

Did you know?

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.

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!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Philadelphia, PA by bus?

Bus from Los Angeles, US to Philadelphia, PA

You can also go to Los Angeles, US by train

Train from Philadelphia, PA to Los Angeles, US

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