What is the travel distance from New Brunswick to Philadelphia?

The distance between the two cities is 53 miles (85 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from New Brunswick to Philadelphia start their journey at French Street and wind up at Philadelphia Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 Love Park, Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia Museum of Art and Reading Terminal Market.

Bus New Brunswick to Philadelphia from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Brunswick to Philadelphia on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:50pm	New Brunswick	1h 10m	6:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	CheapestFastest

Next departures for New Brunswick to Philadelphia on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:50pm	New Brunswick	1h 10m	6:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	CheapestFastest

Next departures for New Brunswick to Philadelphia on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:50pm	New Brunswick	1h 10m	6:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	CheapestFastest

Next departures for New Brunswick to Philadelphia on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:50pm	New Brunswick	1h 10m	6:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	CheapestFastest

Next departures for New Brunswick to Philadelphia on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:50pm	New Brunswick	1h 10m	6:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Brunswick 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 52 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

52mAverage Duration

54 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $38	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $172	Average Duration52m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Brunswick and Philadelphia?

Stops in New Brunswick

A
French Street
24-34 French St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, 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

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FlixBus

3.5/511,391 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

What is the travel distance from New Brunswick to Philadelphia?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New Brunswick 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

$15

11/20

$16

Today

$21

11/22

$18

11/23

$15

11/24

$17

11/25

$15

11/26

$17

The cheapest trip from New Brunswick to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $21 for a bus ticket from New Brunswick to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-23.