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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Operated by: OurBusOurBus
4:30PM
2h5m
6:35PM
New York - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
Cheapest
Philadelphia - Race Street (Between N 5th Street and N 6th)
Cheapest
Operated by: OurBusOurBus
8:30AM
2h
10:30AM
New York - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
2nd Cheapest
Philadelphia - Market St & 9th St
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
12:45PM
1h40m
2:25PM
New York - Midtown - 300 W 31st St
Fastest
Philadelphia - Cherry Hill Mall
Fastest
Operated by
FlixBus + Greyhound
11:59PM
2h41m
2:40AM
New York - Midtown - 300 W 31st St
Philadelphia - Spring Garden Street
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
7:00AM
2h15m
9:15AM
New York - Midtown - 300 W 31st St
Philadelphia - Spring Garden Street
Bus New York to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Bus New York to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$20
Average bus trip duration2h 5m
Number of daily buses69
Earliest bus departure12:00 AM
Distance82 miles (132 km)
Latest bus departure11:59 PM

New York to Philadelphia Buses

Why take the bus from NYC to Philly

1 - Save some money

Transportation modeBusCar
Average cost of travel$12$34
Average travel time2 h 1 h 40 min
Carbon footprint (CO2 emissions)20 kg of CO238 kg of CO2

2 - Convenience

3 - Arrive at the heart of your destination

4 - Protect the environment

Philadelphia by Charl Folscher

How to choose the best bus company

Leave from Port Authority bus terminal, in NYC

Arrive in downtown Philadelphia

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures69
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:00AM - 11:59PM
Minimum Price$5
Average Ticket Price$20
Minimum Trip Duration50m
Average Bus Trip Duration2h5m
Distance82 miles (132 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteMegabus, FlixBus, Greyhound, Wanda Coach, OurBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip New York - Philadelphia

The average bus ticket price from New York to Philadelphia is $20. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York 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!

The average travel time between New York and Philadelphia is around 2h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 81 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from New York to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 69 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from New York to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Megabus, FlixBus, Greyhound.

Buses traveling between New York and Philadelphia leave from Port Authority or GW Bridge and arrive at Bus Station, Philadelphia Airport, JFK Bd & N 30th St.

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Eastern State Penitentiary, Liberty Bell, Citizens Bank Park, Please Touch Museum, National Museum of Jewish History.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/17
$9
03/18
$7
Today
$7
03/20
$5
03/21
$6
03/22
$9
03/23
$9
03/24
$9
The cheapest trip from New York to Philadelphia was searched and found on Mar 20, 2024 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $41 for a bus ticket from New York to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2024-03-20.

Usually FlixBus, Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About the bus from New York to Philadelphia

How to find cheap bus tickets from NYC to Philadelphia

Exploring Philadelphia

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Discover New York City

Empire State Building, New York City

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You can also go to Philadelphia by train

Train from New York to Philadelphia

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