Bus Tickets from New York to Philadelphia, PA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 9 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: 152 E Broadway
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 108 Spring Garden St
    Operated by: bbbus.combbbus.com
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 9 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot
    Operated by: OurBusOurBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 9 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 9 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
    Arrival time: July 10 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Schuylkill & Walnut
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 9 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York to Philadelphia

Average PriceUS$12 - US$134Average Duration2h 30m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Average PriceUS$13 - US$374Average Duration1h 25m
12kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
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busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from New York to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

46train per day
1h 25mAverage Duration
US$13Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York City to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$26
Average Bus Trip Duration2h 30m
Number of daily buses192
Earliest bus departure12:50am
Distance131 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

New York to Philadelphia Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from New York to Philadelphia.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from New York to Philadelphia, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip New York - Philadelphia, PA

  1. How far is New York from Philadelphia?

    New York and Philadelphia are 130 km (81 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New York to Philadelphia?

    Buses departing from New York Port Authority in New York will take you to Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-06
US$24
07-07
US$17
Today
US$16
07-09
US$14
07-10
US$13
07-11
US$10
07-12
US$10
07-13
US$10
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Philadelphia was searched and found on Jul 11, 2025 with a price of US$10

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

You can expect to pay from US$10 to US$115 for a bus ticket from New York City to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$10 which is on 2025-07-11.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to Philadelphia?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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You can also go to Philadelphia by train

Train from New York City to Philadelphia

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