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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA
- Cheapest price on Nov 04
- €12
- Average ticket price on Nov 04
- €21
- Fastest journey on Nov 04
- 1 h 40 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 04
- 1 h 50 m
- Buses on Nov 04
- 50
- Distance
- 130 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 50 buses from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA, including 49 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 130 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 2 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus9:00 AM 2h00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. 11:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station €12 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
11:25 AM 2h00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. 1:25 PM Philadelphia Bus Station €12 1 One-way 0 transfers 
9:30 AM 2h00 New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY 11:30 AM Philadelphia Bus Station €12 1 One-way 0 transfers9:10 AM 2h20 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY 11:30 AM Philadelphia Bus Station €12 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
4:00 PM 2h00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. 6:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
1:20 AM 1h40 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. 3:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station €25 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:00 AM 1h50 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. 9:50 AM Philadelphia Bus Station €21 1 One-way 0 transfers 
PPB 8602P3:00 AM 1h50 New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY 4:50 AM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA €19 1 One-way 0 transfers- PPB 8600P
12:00 AM 1h50 New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY 1:50 AM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA €19 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
4:00 PM 2h00 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. 6:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA
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Buses from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA run on average 63 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €7 by train.
There are 60 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 130 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 130 km |
Average bus duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 63 |
Direct buses 60 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
Frequently asked questions about your New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA.
Live departures
New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA bus times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h10 | 5:40 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PPB 8444P | 3:45 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 2h00 | 5:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:45 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 2h30 | 7:15 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PPB 8448P | 4:45 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 2h00 | 6:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h20 | 7:10 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:10 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h50 | 8:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:30 PM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 2h30 | 8:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2h00 | 7:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PPB 8452P | 5:45 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 2h00 | 7:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PPB 8456P | 6:45 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 2h00 | 8:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2h00 | 9:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h10 | 9:10 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h25 | 9:55 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PPB 8460P | 7:45 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 2h00 | 9:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:50 PM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 2h05 | 9:55 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 1h55 | 9:55 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2h30 | 10:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus+ | 9:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3h40 | 12:40 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:31 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2h14 | 11:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:40 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h05 | 11:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PPB 8468P | 9:45 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 2h00 | 11:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h10 | 12:40 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 4 | |||||
| PPB 8600P | 12:00 AM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 1h50 | 1:50 AM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:50 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h25 | 3:15 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:20 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 1h40 | 3:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:25 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h10 | 3:35 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PPB 8602P | 3:00 AM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 1h50 | 4:50 AM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PPB 8607P | 6:30 AM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 2h30 | 9:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2h15 | 9:15 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PPB 8412P | 7:45 AM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 2h00 | 9:45 AM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 1h50 | 9:50 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2h00 | 11:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:10 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h20 | 11:30 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:30 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 2h00 | 11:30 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PPB 8420P | 9:45 AM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 2h00 | 11:45 AM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:55 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h00 | 11:55 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PPB 8424P | 10:45 AM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 2h00 | 12:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:00 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 2h30 | 1:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:25 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2h00 | 1:25 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:35 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h10 | 1:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PPB 8428P | 11:45 AM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 2h00 | 1:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:55 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2h35 | 2:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:20 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h30 | 2:50 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2h00 | 2:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2h00 | 3:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2h00 | 3:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2h45 | 4:20 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PPB 8436P | 1:45 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 2h00 | 3:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h10 | 4:15 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:10 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 2h00 | 5:10 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:10 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h15 | 5:25 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between New York, NY and Philadelphia, PA
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
FAQs: Bus from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Most New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA buses use the New York, Port Authority Bus Station to Philadelphia station pair, with some services arriving at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park). Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Philadelphia, PA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which New York, NY station do buses to Philadelphia, PA leave from?
Getting to New York, Port Authority Bus Station from New York city centre
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station bus station facilities and services
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. from New York city centre
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. bus station facilities and services
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
Which Philadelphia, PA station do buses from New York, NY arrive at?
Getting to Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station from Philadelphia city centre
Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Snack bars and vending machines are available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are an ATM is available near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station: The station is wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
Getting to Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) from Philadelphia city centre
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) is 2 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) bus station facilities and services
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park). ATMs are available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park): The bus stop is accessible with ramps.
Getting to Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South) from Philadelphia city centre
Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South) is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South) bus station facilities and services
Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South): Wheelchair accessible area.
Bus stations for New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA
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