The cheapest and fastest buses from Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Penn Station, 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 Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 14 buses that leave Penn Station, New York, NY for Philadelphia, PA on Wed, Feb 11, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 11 the direct buses cover the 133 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Wed, Feb 11 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.
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Compare train and bus for Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 133 km
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€16 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA buses for today, Tuesday, February 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h00 | 7:30 PM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, February 11 | |||||
FlixBus | 6:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 1h35 | 8:05 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2h30 | 10:00 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2h15 | 2:15 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 1:00 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h10 | 3:10 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N Front St, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 1h50 | 3:05 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Buses from Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 24 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 133 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 133 km |
Average bus duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 00:00 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound from Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PAYou can travel by bus between Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penn Station, 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.

- 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.
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Popular bus stations from Penn Station, New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA
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