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 FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

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from $233

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from $233

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	68h 35m	11:15 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop	4:50 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$233	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/7/2025 11:15:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/10/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $233 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 35m
Greyhound US	63h 55m	3:55 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop	4:50 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$241	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/7/2025 3:55:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/9/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $241 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 55m
FlixBus	70h 0m	5:05 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop	12:05 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$243	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/7/2025 5:05:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/10/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $243 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 0m
Greyhound US	71h 50m	8:00 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	4:50 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$247	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/7/2025 8:00:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/10/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $247 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 50m
FlixBus	71h 5m	8:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop	4:50 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$248	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/7/2025 8:45:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/10/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $248 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	66h 0m	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop	4:50 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$233	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/9/2025 1:50:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/11/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $233 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 0m
FlixBus	81h 30m	10:20 AM	Philadelphia	JFK & Broad	4:50 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$234	A Bus from FlixBus goes from JFK & Broad, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/9/2025 10:20:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/12/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $234 per person are available. Travel duration is 81h 30m
Greyhound US	71h 50m	8:00 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	4:50 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$238	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/9/2025 8:00:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/12/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $238 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 50m
Greyhound US	68h 35m	11:15 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop	4:50 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$242	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/9/2025 11:15:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/12/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $242 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 35m
FlixBus	73h 20m	6:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop	4:50 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$248	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/9/2025 6:30:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 9/12/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $248 per person are available. Travel duration is 73h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is $203 on 9/2/2025. 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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Philadelphia and Los Angeles.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 8 buses from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and Los Angeles, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 9 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to Los Angeles starting from $203!

Cheapest Bus	$203
Fastest Bus	60h 55m
Earliest Bus	1:50 AM
Latest Bus	11:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	2,387.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

Every day, 9 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 09/03/2025 and for the following days.

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Sunday 09/07

$233

Monday 09/08

Tuesday 09/09

$233

Wednesday 09/10

Thursday 09/11

$306

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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 $233, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $233.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, with $233. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $263.

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.

FlixBus from Philadelphia to Los Angeles

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

Cheapest Price	$233
Fastest Bus	63h 0m
Earliest Bus	1:50 AM
Last Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	9/1/2025

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	$233
Fastest Bus	60h 55m
Earliest Bus	3:55 AM
Last Bus	11:15 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	9/1/2025

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

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

Philadelphia, PA

NRG/AT&T Subway Station

S Broad St 3701

Las Casas

Main Street 94

Tufesa

Maple Ave 611

Union Station

Ramirez Street 401-479

Autobuses Coordinados USA

E Olympic Blvd 4425

Amtrak

Alameda Street 738-788

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Philadelphia to Los Angeles? Compare all modes of transports from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

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 $203 and takes 65h 35m 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 $203 and $266. 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 9 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 60h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $241. 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 1:50 AM. 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 11:15 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 FlixBus and Greyhound US. 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: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

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.

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!