Next bus departures

Next departures for Cincinnati to Philadelphia on July 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d	2:25pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:00pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	17h 30m	8:30am	Philadelphia Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	21h 40m	2:20am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 2h	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags
	Bus	2:10pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d 6h	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags
	Bus	5:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	19h 40m	1:20pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	18h 20m	8:30am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	3:00pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	1d 5h	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Philadelphia on July 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:00pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	1d 5h	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:00pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	17h 30m	8:30am	Philadelphia Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	21h 40m	2:20am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 2h	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags
	Bus	5:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	19h 40m	1:20pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	18h 20m	8:30am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 9h	2:25pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d 6h	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Philadelphia on August 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	21h 40m	2:20am	Philadelphia Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:00pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	17h 30m	8:30am	Philadelphia Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	19h 40m	1:20pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 2h	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags
	Bus	4:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 9h	2:25pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	18h 20m	8:30am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d 6h	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d	2:25pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cincinnati to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 17 hours 18 minutes, and with fares starting at just PEN 348, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

17h 18mAverage Duration

808 kmDistance

73kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PricePEN 303 - PEN 786	Average Duration21h 40m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average PricePEN 348 - PEN 601	Average Duration17h 18m	CO₂ emissions 73kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Cincinnati and Philadelphia

Stops in Cincinnati

A
Greyhound Station
1005 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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B
Northland Blvd
290-322 Northland Blvd, Springdale, OH 45246, USA

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
B
Philadelphia Airport
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
E
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,587 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

FlixBus

3.5/513,093 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Adirondack Trailways

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cincinnati to Philadelphia, PA by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cincinnati to Philadelphia start from PEN 303. The average price for this route is around PEN 395. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
The average bus travel time from Cincinnati to Philadelphia is 21h 40m, covering a distance of 798 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cincinnati to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Cincinnati to Philadelphia at 4:40am. And the latest bus departs at 5:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Cincinnati to Philadelphia generates an estimated 19.94845 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87585 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07-26

PEN 604

07-27

No data

Today

PEN 548

07-29

PEN 737

07-30

PEN 410

07-31

PEN 445

08-01

PEN 405

08-02

PEN 330

The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Aug 2, 2026 with a price of PEN 330

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cincinnati to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from PEN 330 to PEN 901 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 330 which is on 2026-08-02.