How much does a bus ticket from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia cost?

The bus ticket price from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia starts at R 229. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia?

The average travel time between New York Penn Station and Philadelphia is around , although the fastest bus will take about 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 130 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between New York Penn Station and Philadelphia?

The number of buses from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 79 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia?

When taking the bus from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, FlixBus, Amtrak Acela.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia?

Buses travelling between New York Penn Station and Philadelphia leave from 31st St & 8th Ave or Penn Station and arrive at Philadelphia Airport, Independence Travel Center, #2842 St.Vincent St.

Bus New York Penn Station to Philadelphia from R 229 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from New York City to Philadelphia on 27 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:58	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 22m	01:20	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	17:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 11m	18:11	30th Street Station	Fastest
	17:15	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h 15m	19:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3h 1m	03:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags
	16:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 27m	17:32	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Philadelphia on 28 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 25m	01:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	06:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 7m	07:37	30th Street Station	Fastest
	01:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1h 35m	03:05	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3h 1m	03:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags
	00:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 25m	01:45	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Philadelphia on 29 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 28m	01:39	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	15:01	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 5m	16:06	30th Street Station	Fastest
	01:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1h 35m	03:05	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3h	14:30	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags
	00:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 28m	01:39	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Philadelphia on 30 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2h	12:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	15:01	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 5m	16:06	30th Street Station	Fastest
	01:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1h 35m	03:05	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3h	14:30	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags
	00:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 25m	01:45	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Philadelphia on 1 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 40m	23:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	06:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 7m	07:37	30th Street Station	Fastest
	01:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1h 35m	03:05	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3h 1m	03:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags
	00:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 25m	01:45	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Philadelphia on 2 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 28m	01:39	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	06:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 7m	07:37	30th Street Station	Fastest
	01:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1h 35m	03:05	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3h 1m	03:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags
	00:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 28m	01:39	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Philadelphia on 3 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 28m	01:39	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	06:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 7m	07:37	30th Street Station	Fastest
	01:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1h 35m	03:05	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3h 1m	03:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags
	00:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 28m	01:39	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Philadelphia on 4 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 32m	06:22	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	06:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 7m	07:37	30th Street Station	Fastest
	01:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1h 35m	03:05	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3h 1m	03:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags
	00:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1h 28m	01:39	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 hour 24 minutes and with fares starting at just R 229, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

52train per day

1h 24mAverage duration

134 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 310 - R 1 688	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 229 - R 10 380	Average duration1h 24m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stations and stops in New York Penn Station and Philadelphia, PA?

Stops in New York City

A
31st St & 8th Ave
349 W 31st St (between 8th & 9th Avenue), New York, NY 10001
B
Penn Station
254 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001, USA
C
34th St & 7th Ave
430 7th Avenue between 33rd and 34th Streets, NYC (Penn Station - In front of the Modell's Sports, across from the Pennsylvania Hotel, 1 block from the New Yorker Hotel)

Stops in Philadelphia, PA

A
Philadelphia Airport
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

Official partners

FlixBus

3.5/511 455 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Passengers generally appreciate the comfortable and spacious seating, along with charging facilities available on board. The drivers are noted for their good service. However, some users experienced challenges such as determining the correct bus at Moynihan Train Hall and encountered issues like uncleanliness or late arrivals in a few instances.

FlixBus New York City Philadelphia recent customer reviews

The bus was fast, comfortable, and spacious. The bathroom had a detached toilet seat and no hand sanitizer and was challenging to use. Determining which bus was the correct one was VERY challenging at Moynihan Train Hall.

Cedric B.

12 November 2024

The delay of 1 hour and a half, the diver was really unprofessional and fight wit the costumers

Pedro C.

23 May 2024

Driver Leo was very rude and made me wait until the last passengers were loaded to look up my reservation

Risa H.

17 October 2023

Amtrak

4/55 608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak receives praise for its punctuality, with many users noting timely departures and arrivals. The booking process is described as straightforward, enhancing the experience for travelers. Passengers appreciate the clean coaches and comfortable seating, while courteous staff contribute to a pleasant journey overall. Despite one mention of cleanliness issues during delays, Amtrak maintains a positive reputation among reviewers.

Amtrak New York City Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Amtrak was just what I needed and had I made a mistake or needed to cancel the restrictions were very acceptable.

Sandy P.

18 April 2024

Boarding was quite easy. The coach was clean and very comfortable. We both departed NYC and arrived in Philadelphia on time.

Brent M.

6 November 2023

First time riding Amtrak, boarded at Penn station to Philadelphia, it was a great experience.

Jackie A.

30 September 2023

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

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

How much does a bus ticket from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia cost?
The bus ticket price from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia starts at R 229. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia?
The average travel time between New York Penn Station and Philadelphia is around , although the fastest bus will take about 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 130 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between New York Penn Station and Philadelphia?
The number of buses from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 79 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia?
When taking the bus from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, FlixBus, Amtrak Acela.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia?
Buses travelling between New York Penn Station and Philadelphia leave from 31st St & 8th Ave or Penn Station and arrive at Philadelphia Airport, Independence Travel Center, #2842 St.Vincent St.