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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: New Haven
    Departure location: New Haven
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Spring Garden Street
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $30
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: New Haven
    Departure location: New Haven
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Spring Garden Street
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $33
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: New Haven
    Departure location: New Haven
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Spring Garden Street
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $51
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: New Haven
    Departure location: New Haven
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Spring Garden Street
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $57
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: New Haven
    Departure location: New Haven Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Spring Garden Street
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $50
Bus New Haven to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Bus New Haven to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$59
Average bus trip duration5h 50m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure9:15 AM
Distance149 miles (239 km)
Latest bus departure11:10 PM

New Haven to Philadelphia Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures11
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures9:15AM - 11:10PM
Minimum Price$33
Average Ticket Price$59
Minimum Trip Duration3h55m
Average Bus Trip Duration5h50m
Distance149 miles (239 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip New Haven - Philadelphia

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most convenient and eco-friendly way. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

The travel time from New Haven to Philadelphia is about 5h 50m, although the fastest bus will take 3h 55m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 150 miles (242 km) that separate the two cities.

New Haven and Philadelphia are 150 miles (242 km) apart.

About 11 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses operating from New Haven to Philadelphia may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from New Haven to Philadelphia as smooth as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates from 9:15 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:10 PM for the final departure.

Most of the buses traveling from New Haven to Philadelphia leave from Union Station Garage and arrive at Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from New Haven to Philadelphia by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $36.

The bus ticket costs $59 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $36 and $135, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Eastern State Penitentiary, The Franklin Institute, Citizens Bank Park, Arden Theatre Company and The Barnes Foundation.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between New Haven and Philadelphia!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from New Haven to Philadelphia.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from New Haven to Philadelphia.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from New Haven to Philadelphia.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from New Haven to Philadelphia?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time5h 50mAvg Price$59Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time3h 32mAvg Price$125Daily Departures30

The best way to travel between New Haven and Philadelphia is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $59 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $36. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Philadelphia, choose the bus, as it will take you from New Haven to Philadelphia in about 3h 32m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to New Haven by bus?

Bus from Philadelphia to New Haven

You can also go to Philadelphia by train

Train from New Haven to Philadelphia

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