What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Akron?

The distance between Philadelphia and Akron is around 553 km (343 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Akron?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, and end it at RKP Transit Center, in Akron.

Bus Philadelphia to Akron from $145 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Akron on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 35m	10:05am	RKP Transit Center	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	13h 20m	10:05am	RKP Transit Center	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:35pm	Cherry Hill Mall	18h 30m	10:05am	RKP Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	14h 5m	10:05am	RKP Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	22h 35m	5:40pm	RKP Transit Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:45 PM EST.

Get from Philadelphia to Akron

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

18h 30mAverage Duration

552 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Akron?

Stops in Philadelphia

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

Stops in Akron

A
RKP Transit Center
631 S Broadway St, Akron, OH 44311, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87387 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $102

Greyhound Philadelphia Akron recent customer reviews

I have been used greyhound for a few trips now and so far have enjoyed my trips. The staff are very helpful and professional and for someone who does not like flying, this is a wonderful option for my out of town trips.

Cynthia C.

February 7, 2018

I think stops should be included on the rider’s itinerary.

Rashid A N.

April 7, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,390 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Akron?
The distance between Philadelphia and Akron is around 553 km (343 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Akron?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, and end it at RKP Transit Center, in Akron.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

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11-20

$142

Today

$159

11-22

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11-23

$145

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The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Akron was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $142

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

You can expect to pay from $142 to $179 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Akron based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $145 which is on 2025-11-23.