Bus from Philadelphia, PA to New York City: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to New York City on 1 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
OurBusBus
Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)Cheapest
OurBusBus
Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
New York Port AuthorityNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
New York Port AuthorityNo tags
FlixBusBus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

52train per day
1h 25mAverage duration
84 milesDistance
12kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£7 - £101Average duration2h 30m
3kg CO₂e
Average price£11 - £315Average duration1h 25m
12kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Philadelphia, PA to New York City

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

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

    The cheapest coach tickets from Philadelphia to New York City start from £7. The average price for this route is around £20. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to New York City?

    The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to New York City is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 82 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 167 buses available per day, including services from OurBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan, FlixBus, Wanda Coach, BBBus.com, La Cubana Xpress.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to New York City?

    The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to New York City at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

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

    A bus journey from Philadelphia to New York City produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which 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 3148 reviews.

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

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

  9. 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 Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 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
28/11
£10
29/11
£10
Today
£14
01/12
£9
02/12
£9
03/12
£9
04/12
£9
05/12
£9
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to New York City was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £9

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 £9 to £90 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 £9, which is on 2025-12-01.

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