How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to New York City?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to New York City start from $9. The average price for this route is around $38. 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 Philadelphia to New York City?

The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to New York City is 2h 45m, covering a distance of 131 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h and is operated by OurBus .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to New York City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 199 buses available per day, including services from OurBus , Peter Pan , Greyhound , FlixBus , Wanda Coach , BBBus.com , CoachRun , La Cubana Xpress .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to New York City?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to New York City at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to New York City?

A bus trip from Philadelphia to New York City generates an estimated 3 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 Philadelphia to New York City?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3188 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to New York City?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to New York City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to New York City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is La Cubana Xpress , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to New York City from $12 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Philadelphia to New York City on February 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30am	133 Spring Garden St	2h 15m	12:45pm	152 E Broadway	Cheapest
	Bus	2:30pm	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	1h 30m	4:00pm	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	2h	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	3h	6:45pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	2h 10m	2:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to New York City

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

52train per day

1h 25mAverage Duration

134 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $186	Average Duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $570	Average Duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and New York City?

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 New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
C
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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D
JFK Airport
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E
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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F
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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Compare bus companies

OurBus

4/53,188 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi3

Passengers generally enjoyed their bus rides, highlighting the comfort of the seats and cleanliness of the vehicles. The drivers were often praised for being friendly and helpful. However, some users noted issues such as unclear pick-up locations in Philadelphia and a lack of advertised Wi-Fi on certain trips.

OurBus Philadelphia New York City recent customer reviews

The bus was over an hour late and the updates underestimated the lateness and stopped coming after it hit 35 minutes. Then my QR code wouldn't work! Luckily I had the pdf of the ticket and the driver let me on. We sat waiting to leave for a good ten minutes after that. Altogether poor experience.

Judy W.

November 10, 2025

Do fuss driving myself. Van was clean and driver friendly. Even help me with terminal at JFK.

Wanda J.

July 27, 2025

Horrible - your site literally puts in the wrong pick-up location and if another dispatch driver who happened to be dropping people off near the location that was on the ticket itself hadn't called the driver for our actual trip we would've missed the bus. Why is your pickup location listed as 1995 Franklin Mills Dr with specific instructions to go past the Dave & Busters restaurant and there's an actual sign posting labeled as the pick-up only for your drivers not to pick up from there?

Beatrice L.

July 14, 2025

Peter Pan

4/56,426 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.7

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting clean and comfortable buses along with polite and considerate drivers. The trips were generally on time, offering excellent value for money. While some delays occurred due to traffic or accidents, users appreciated the clear communication from drivers regarding these situations.

Peter Pan Philadelphia New York City recent customer reviews

Bus clean and comfortable. Bus driver polite and considerate. Trip was delayed because of an accident.

Angela Ji O.

December 19, 2025

Just a little upset because we didn't leave on time, BUT I was happy that the driver got the bus ans explained the reason why were leaving late and that's the way it should be in all traveling. That's great customer service.

Joylette D.

December 12, 2025

This is not your problem, or your fault, but the major bus companies should get together and erect a bus shelter.

Haripersad S.

November 9, 2025

Greyhound

3.5/587,521 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the smooth ride and timely arrivals. Many appreciated the ease of boarding and praised the drivers for their excellent service. While most found the journey enjoyable, one user mentioned that a fellow passenger felt cold during the trip. Overall, feedback is largely favorable with minor concerns noted by some passengers.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Philadelphia New York City recent customer reviews

1st time rider. Was skeptical, but pleasantly surprised on the smooth ride and timeliness in arrival and departure.

Marilyn C.

August 29, 2025

Easy to get in, driver was amazing and we got to the destination earlier than expected.

Thiago G.

December 16, 2024

Driver was very nice but the bus was filthy. I can understand old, and while the seats and bus were ripped and in not so great condition, the main problem was that the bus was very very dirty. Bad smell too.

Romana R.

April 27, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/512,187 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Users have shared positive feedback about the friendly and attentive drivers, as well as the clean and comfortable buses. However, some travelers experienced challenges such as difficulty locating bus stops due to unclear signage or directions online. Additionally, there were reports of non-functional outlets on board and a lack of communication regarding delays through the app.

FlixBus Philadelphia New York City recent customer reviews

They got me where I needed to go, traffic slowed it down, that's whatever. But the outlets weren't working, and my phone needed to charge, that sucked. Then the driver kept making announcements telling me and the person beside me to stop talking to each other, even though we were being reasonable in our volume. Don't know what his problem was.

Noah P.

May 17, 2025

The worst experience ever, we got stuck on the highway because the bus kept overheating. Was late to NYC by 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Cornelius H.

July 13, 2024

I booked to be picked up at cherry Hill Mall in New Jersey, and had a difficult time finding where the bus stopped, the sign was very small. I sent about 15-20 minutes circling the parking lot. No direction on the web site as to where the pick up was located. Outside of that, the service and ride was excellent

Jackie A.

October 1, 2023

Wanda Coach

2.5/5666 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wi‑Fi1.7

Based on 666 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Wanda Coach ticket prices on this trip start at $30

Wanda Coach Philadelphia New York City recent customer reviews

The bus was old. It was dirty. It was smelly. Some of the shades were torn. As I was sitting in the second row I was hearing wind coming from the front, yet there were no open windows or windows at all in front of me, which means one of the windows was broken. And the bus stank from I don't know what

Niv C.

October 5, 2025

Bus did not allowed us inside they said its full already, we did not took this trip

Nagdeep K.

July 3, 2023

BBBus.com

3/5141 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness3.2

Wi‑Fi2.3

Based on 141 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. BBBus.com ticket prices on this trip start at $16

bbbus.com Philadelphia New York City recent customer reviews

Poor… bus was very late and customer service representative was rude and not informative

Noah R.

June 22, 2025

There is not a proper costumer service line

Juan S A.

November 5, 2025

There was No bus!!

Josh V.

July 17, 2025

CoachRun

3.5/5669 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wi‑Fi2.2

La Cubana Xpress

3.5/54 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness5

Wi‑Fi0

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to New York City 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 Philadelphia to New York City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to New York City start from $9. The average price for this route is around $38. 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 Philadelphia to New York City?
The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to New York City is 2h 45m, covering a distance of 131 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to New York City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 199 buses available per day, including services from OurBus, Peter Pan, Greyhound, FlixBus, Wanda Coach, BBBus.com, CoachRun, La Cubana Xpress.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to New York City at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to New York City?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to New York City generates an estimated 3 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 Philadelphia to New York City?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3188 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to New York City?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is La Cubana Xpress, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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

02-04

$13

02-05

$13

Today

$13

02-07

$13

02-08

$13

02-09

$13

02-10

$13

02-11

$13

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to New York City was searched and found on Feb 4, 2026 with a price of $13

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $162 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2026-02-07.

Usually OurBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.