What is the distance between New Castle and Philadelphia?

About 278 miles (448 km) separate New Castle and Philadelphia.

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 Liberty Bell, Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Eastern State Penitentiary, The Barnes Foundation and Arden Theatre Company.

Bus New Castle to Philadelphia from $78 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Castle to Philadelphia on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:00pm	Route 422 Park & Ride	12h	3:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	Bus	3:00pm	Route 422 Park & Ride	10h 50m	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:00pm	Route 422 Park & Ride	14h	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:00pm	Route 422 Park & Ride	18h 25m	9:25am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

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Get from New Castle to Philadelphia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

12hAverage Duration

279 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

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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.

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The cheapest trip from New Castle to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $78

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

You can expect to pay from $78 to $101 for a bus ticket from New Castle to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $78 which is on 2025-11-24.