How much is the bus ticket from Columbus to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Columbus to Philadelphia start at R 984. The average price for this route is around R 1 905. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Columbus to Philadelphia?

The average bus journey time from Columbus to Philadelphia is 14h 30m, covering a distance of 669 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 11h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Columbus to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Columbus to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus departs from Columbus to Philadelphia at 00:40. And the latest bus departs at 21:10.

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

A bus trip from Columbus to Philadelphia produces an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Columbus to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Columbus to Philadelphia?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Columbus to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Columbus to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Columbus to Philadelphia from R 1 240 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Columbus to Philadelphia on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	21:10	Columbus (E Mound St)	11h	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Columbus to Philadelphia on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:00	Columbus (E Mound St)	11h 50m	01:50	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	21:10	Columbus (E Mound St)	11h	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:45	100 E Rich St	14h 30m	18:15	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	03:45	100 E Rich St	14h 45m	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	00:40	Columbus (E Mound St)	12h 20m	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from Columbus to Philadelphia on 20 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:00	Columbus (E Mound St)	11h 50m	01:50	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	21:10	Columbus (E Mound St)	11h	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:45	100 E Rich St	14h 30m	18:15	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	03:45	100 E Rich St	14h 45m	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	00:40	Columbus (E Mound St)	12h 20m	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from Columbus to Philadelphia on 21 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:00	Columbus (E Mound St)	11h 50m	01:50	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	21:10	Columbus (E Mound St)	11h	08:10	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:45	100 E Rich St	14h 30m	18:15	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	03:45	100 E Rich St	14h 45m	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	00:40	Columbus (E Mound St)	12h 20m	13:00	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:06 PM EST.

Get from Columbus to Philadelphia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 984, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

14h 30mAverage duration

669 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Philadelphia?

Stops in Columbus

A
Columbus Bus Station
25 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43205, USA

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
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

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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 984

Greyhound Columbus Philadelphia recent customer reviews

I’m on the 829 bus and when me and a couple of other passengers were in Pittsburgh we were told when we get off the bus go to gate 3 and then a black bald guy with glasses told everyone that is going to Philadelphia “go to gate 2” so we went but apparently nobody told the bus driver to make a stop in Philadelphia so instead he made a straight through to New York and now the people that is set for Philadelphia is stuck in New York

Nysjah B.

7 March 2020

The Columbus greyhound station was absolutely disgusting. I didn’t even use the restroom because i couldn’t. Everything else was almost perfect.

Hanna B.

27 January 2018

Very very unkind staff and misinformed staff. I didn't understand which terminal to be in because it didn't match the ticket. I asked if she'd help me and she proceeded to talk down to me and raised her voice when I expressed confusion. She made me want to cry, and it's disturbing that such rude and negative people are even employable.

Lillie H.

19 July 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511 623 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Columbus to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Columbus to Philadelphia start at R 984. The average price for this route is around R 1 905. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Columbus to Philadelphia?
The average bus journey time from Columbus to Philadelphia is 14h 30m, covering a distance of 669 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 11h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Columbus to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Columbus to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Columbus to Philadelphia at 00:40. And the latest bus departs at 21:10.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Columbus to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Columbus to Philadelphia produces an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Columbus to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Columbus to Philadelphia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Columbus to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Columbus to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

13/12

R 1 136

14/12

R 1 205

Today

R 1 859

16/12

R 1 446

17/12

No data

18/12

No data

19/12

R 1 240

20/12

R 1 412

The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 136

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 136 to R 5 078 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 240, which is on 2025-12-19.

Usually FlixBus 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.