How much is the bus ticket from South Bend to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from South Bend to Philadelphia start from $145. The average price for this route is around $220. 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 South Bend to Philadelphia?

The average bus travel time from South Bend to Philadelphia is 23h 20m, covering a distance of 956 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 25m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the South Bend to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from South Bend to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus departs from South Bend to Philadelphia at 8:50am. And the latest bus departs at 8:35pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from South Bend to Philadelphia?

A bus trip from South Bend to Philadelphia generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus South Bend to Philadelphia from $168 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for South Bend to Philadelphia on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	23h 20m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	16h 25m	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	1d 3h	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	1d 1h	10:30pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	1d	8:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to Philadelphia on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	1d 2h	10:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	16h 25m	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	19h 10m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	16h 45m	1:20pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to Philadelphia on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	23h 20m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	16h 25m	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	19h 10m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	16h 45m	1:20pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	1d 2h	10:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to Philadelphia on December 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	23h 20m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	16h 25m	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	19h 10m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	16h 45m	1:20pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	1d 2h	10:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to Philadelphia on December 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	1d	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	16h 25m	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	23h 20m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	16h 45m	1:20pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	19h 10m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for South Bend to Philadelphia on December 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	21h 45m	6:20pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	16h 25m	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50am	South Bend	23h 20m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	16h 45m	1:20pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:35pm	South Bend	19h 10m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 11:15 PM EST.

Get from South Bend to Philadelphia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 23 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

23h 20mAverage Duration

956 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,433 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87433 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 $145

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from South Bend 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 South Bend to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from South Bend to Philadelphia start from $145. The average price for this route is around $220. 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 South Bend to Philadelphia?
The average bus travel time from South Bend to Philadelphia is 23h 20m, covering a distance of 956 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the South Bend to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from South Bend to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from South Bend to Philadelphia at 8:50am. And the latest bus departs at 8:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from South Bend to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from South Bend to Philadelphia generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-13

$266

12-14

$211

Today

$260

12-16

$195

12-17

$195

12-18

$260

12-19

$228

12-20

$245

The cheapest trip from South Bend to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $195

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

You can expect to pay from $195 to $266 for a bus ticket from South Bend to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $195 which is on 2025-12-16.