What is the travel distance from New Britain to Philadelphia?

New Britain and Philadelphia are 172 miles (278 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New Britain to Philadelphia?

The majority of buses traveling from New Britain to Philadelphia start their journey at Jimmys Food Mart and wind up at Philadelphia Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Please Touch Museum, Reading Terminal Market, Citizens Bank Park, The Franklin Institute and Shofuso Japanese House and Garden.

Bus New Britain to Philadelphia from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for New Britain to Philadelphia on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:20am	Jimmys Food Mart	7h	6:20pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	11:20am	Jimmys Food Mart	6h	5:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:20am	Jimmys Food Mart	10h 35m	9:55pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:20am	Jimmys Food Mart	10h 35m	9:55pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:20am	Jimmys Food Mart	10h 35m	9:55pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from New Britain to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 4 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

4h 35mAverage Duration

172 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $165	Average Duration7h 55m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$40 - $505	Average Duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Britain and Philadelphia?

Stops in New Britain

A
Jimmys Food Mart
64 W Main St, New Britain, CT 06051, USA
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Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from New Britain to Philadelphia, PA by bus

What is the travel distance from New Britain to Philadelphia?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New Britain to Philadelphia?
What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$51

11/20

$56

Today

$77

11/22

$57

11/23

$67

11/24

$63

11/25

$74

11/26

$105

The cheapest trip from New Britain to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $51

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

You can expect to pay from $51 to $147 for a bus ticket from New Britain to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2025-11-22.