Find coaches from Schenectady to Philadelphia, PA

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Next departures from Schenectady to Philadelphia on 8 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)
199 Spring Garden St.Cheapest
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan
Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop
Philadelphia (Spring Garden)Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)
Schuylkill & WalnutNo tags
Adirondack Trailways + Pine Hill Trailways + Peter Pan
Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop
Philadelphia (Spring Garden)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Schenectady to Philadelphia

Bus
Average priceUS$36 - US$92Average duration9h 30m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$61 - US$361Average duration6h 25m
30kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Schenectady to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
9h 30mAverage duration
US$36Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Schenectady to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$54
Average bus trip duration9h 30m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure09:25
Distance208 miles
Latest bus departure18:20

Schenectady to Philadelphia Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Schenectady - Philadelphia, PA

  1. What's the distance between Schenectady and Philadelphia by coach?

    The journey from Schenectady to Philadelphia by coach covers an approximate distance of 208 miles (335 km).

  2. How can I get from Schenectady to Philadelphia without driving?

    You can reach Philadelphia from Schenectady by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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

Best price found
05/10
US$61
06/10
US$50
Today
US$48
08/10
US$28
09/10
US$32
10/10
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11/10
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12/10
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Schenectady to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 8 Oct 2025 with a price of US$28

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

You can expect to pay from US$28 to US$62 for a bus ticket from Schenectady to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$28, which is on 2025-10-08.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Schenectady to Philadelphia.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Schenectady to Philadelphia.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Schenectady to Philadelphia will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Schenectady to Philadelphia while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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