Bus Philadelphia to Los Angeles: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Philadelphia to Los Angeles from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$232

tomorrow

$188

Friday

Saturday

$169

Sunday

Monday

$162

Tuesday

$162

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	63h 5m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	12:10 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood		Economy	$232	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/9/2026 12:05:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $232 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	73h 30m	7:20 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	5:50 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$188	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/10/2026 7:20:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $188 per person are available. Travel duration is 73h 30m
Greyhound US	61h 25m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	10:30 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$189	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/10/2026 12:05:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 25m
Greyhound US	69h 45m	3:25 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	10:10 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$236	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/10/2026 3:25:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $236 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 45m
Greyhound US	63h 25m	3:25 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	3:50 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$237	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/10/2026 3:25:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $237 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	61h 25m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	10:30 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$169	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/12/2026 12:05:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/14/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 25m
FlixBus	70h 50m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	5:50 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$202	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/12/2026 10:00:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/15/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $202 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 50m
Greyhound US	69h 45m	3:25 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	10:10 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$210	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/12/2026 3:25:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/14/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $210 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 45m
Greyhound US	63h 25m	3:25 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	3:50 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$210	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/12/2026 3:25:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/14/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $210 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 25m
FlixBus	69h 50m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	4:50 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$249	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/12/2026 10:00:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/15/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $249 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	61h 25m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	10:30 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$162	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/14/2026 12:05:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/16/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 25m
FlixBus	70h 50m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	5:50 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$183	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/14/2026 10:00:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/17/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 50m
Greyhound US	69h 45m	3:25 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	10:10 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$221	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/14/2026 3:25:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/16/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 45m
Greyhound US	63h 25m	3:25 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	3:50 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$223	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/14/2026 3:25:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/16/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $223 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	61h 25m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	10:30 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$162	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/15/2026 12:05:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/17/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 25m
Greyhound US	63h 25m	3:25 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	3:50 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$166	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/15/2026 3:25:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/17/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 25m
Greyhound US	69h 45m	3:25 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	10:10 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$166	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/15/2026 3:25:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/17/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 45m
FlixBus	70h 50m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	5:50 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$176	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/15/2026 10:00:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/18/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 50m
FlixBus	69h 50m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	4:50 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$238	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/15/2026 10:00:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/18/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $238 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $156 on 9/16/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Philadelphia and Los Angeles

See here how frequent the connections between Philadelphia and Los Angeles are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Philadelphia and Los Angeles.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 10 buses from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and Los Angeles, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to Los Angeles starting from $156!

Cheapest Bus	$156
Fastest Bus	58h 25m
Earliest Bus	12:05 PM
Latest Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	2,387.5 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Philadelphia for Los Angeles: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/09/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

$232

Thursday 09/10

$188

Friday 09/11

Saturday 09/12

$169

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

$162

Tuesday 09/15

$234

Wednesday 09/16

$156

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

$244

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

$245

Monday 09/21

Tuesday 09/22

$236

Wednesday 09/23

$160

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

$170

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

$252

Monday 09/28

$243

Tuesday 09/29

$186

Wednesday 09/30

$174

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

$225

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $156, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $188.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, with $156. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $176.

How to save money travelling from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Philadelphia to Los Angeles are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

These are the most booked bus companies between Philadelphia to Los Angeles from our users.

Greyhound US from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Philadelphia to Los Angeles:

Cheapest Price	$162
Fastest Bus	58h 25m
Earliest Bus	12:05 PM
Last Bus	12:05 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	8/16/2026

FlixBus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Philadelphia to Los Angeles:

Cheapest Price	$176
Fastest Bus	66h 50m
Earliest Bus	10:00 PM
Last Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	8/16/2026

All bus stations and stops in Philadelphia and Los Angeles

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Philadelphia and Los Angeles.

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

JFK & Broad

John F Kennedy Blvd 1401

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

Downtown Bus Station

N Main St 512

Las Casas

Main Street 94

Tufesa

Maple Ave 611

Union Station

Ramirez Street 401-479

Amtrak

Alameda Street 738-788

Service and Comfort on the bus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Philadelphia to Los Angeles? Or which bus companies serve the route Philadelphia to Los Angeles? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Philadelphia to Los Angeles bus

How much does a Philadelphia Los Angeles bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $156 and takes 58h 25m to reach Los Angeles. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $156 and $261. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Los Angeles.

On average, how many connections are available from Philadelphia to Los Angeles each day?

Every day, the Philadelphia to Los Angeles bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Philadelphia to Los Angeles take?

The fastest bus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is offered by Greyhound US and takes 58h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $189. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus arriving in Los Angeles from Philadelphia starts at 12:05 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

The latest bus trip departing from Philadelphia for Los Angeles starts at 10:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Philadelphia Los Angeles route?

When traveling by bus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Los Angeles?

You can check all the direct connections between Philadelphia and Los Angeles by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Philadelphia to Los Angeles bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Philadelphia Los Angeles bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Philadelphia Los Angeles bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

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How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Philadelphia and to Los Angeles

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Philadelphia and to Los Angeles. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!