The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Buses per day
52
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 52 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for New York, NY on Tue, May 19, 51 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct buses cover the 130 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Tue, May 19 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.
1:10 PM3h00Philadelphia Bus Station4:10 PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY€141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 PM2h00Philadelphia Bus Station11:30 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.€151One-way0 transfers
8:10 PM2h00Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA10:10 PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY€151One-way0 transfers
1:10 PM2h15Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA3:25 PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY€151One-way0 transfers
2:25 PM2h30Philadelphia Bus Station4:55 PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY€151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:45 PM1h55Philadelphia Bus Station7:40 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.€191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 AM2h00Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA10:00 AMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.€281One-way0 transfers
8:10 PM2h00Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA10:10 PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY€151One-way0 transfers
2:00 AM2h00Philadelphia Bus Station4:00 AMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY€171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 PM2h00Philadelphia Bus Station11:30 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.€151One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 130 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price |
2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY buses for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 2h10 | 4:25 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:25 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h30 | 4:55 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 8539 | 2:45 PM Philadelphia, PA | 2h00 | 4:45 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h20 | 5:05 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:15 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h25 | 5:40 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 8543 | 3:45 PM Philadelphia, PA | 2h00 | 5:45 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 3:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h00 | 6:45 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 4h30 | 8:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h10 | 6:40 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 8547 | 4:45 PM Philadelphia, PA | 2h00 | 6:45 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h15 | 7:15 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 1h55 | 7:40 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 6:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h10 | 8:10 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 2h10 | 8:55 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 8741 | 6:45 PM Philadelphia, PA | 2h45 | 9:30 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h10 | 9:10 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 8559 | 7:45 PM Philadelphia, PA | 2h00 | 9:45 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 2h00 | 10:10 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h05 | 10:20 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h15 | 11:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h10 | 12:40 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 19 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:25 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h05 | 2:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 8765 | 12:25 AM Philadelphia, PA | 2h05 | 2:30 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h00 | 4:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h00 | 4:20 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h10 | 5:45 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h25 | 6:40 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:25 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h10 | 6:35 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h40 | 8:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 8503 | 5:30 AM Philadelphia, PA | 2h00 | 7:30 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 2h50 | 8:50 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 8507 | 6:30 AM Philadelphia, PA | 2h00 | 8:30 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:55 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h15 | 9:10 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h35 | 10:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 8511 | 7:30 AM Philadelphia, PA | 2h00 | 9:30 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 2h00 | 10:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 8:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h00 | 10:00 AM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h10 | 10:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 8515 | 8:30 AM Philadelphia, PA | 2h00 | 10:30 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h00 | 10:45 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:25 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h30 | 11:55 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:25 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h10 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 2h40 | 12:10 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h20 | 1:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 2h10 | 12:40 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 8523 | 10:30 AM Philadelphia, PA | 2h00 | 12:30 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h15 | 1:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:20 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h45 | 3:05 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 8531 | 12:30 PM Philadelphia, PA | 2h00 | 2:30 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:40 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h20 | 3:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h30 | 3:15 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h00 | 3:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h00 | 4:10 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 2h15 | 3:25 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 1:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h05 | 4:50 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 2h50 | 4:50 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 2:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h00 | 4:00 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY
Buses from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY run on average 62 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 but you can travel from only €10 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 50m.
Distance 130 km |
Average bus duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Buses per day 62 |
Direct buses 60 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Peter Pan Bus from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NYYou can travel by bus between Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Peter Pan Bus for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY 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 New York, NY, 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.
- Peter Pan Bus
- Small dogs and cats are allowed on board in a carrier.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Philadelphia, PA to New York, NY
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
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