How much is the bus ticket from Newark to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Newark to Philadelphia start from $10. The average price for this route is around $99. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Newark to Philadelphia?

The average bus trip duration from Newark to Philadelphia is 2h 48m, covering a distance of 80 miles (129 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 30m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Newark to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 60 buses available per day, including services from OurBus , Peter Pan , Greyhound , FlixBus , La Cubana Xpress .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Newark to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus departs from Newark to Philadelphia at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Newark to Philadelphia?

A bus trip from Newark to Philadelphia generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Newark to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3148 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Newark to Philadelphia?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Newark to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Newark to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Newark to Philadelphia from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Newark Penn Station	2h	7:30pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Bus	12:50pm	Newark Penn Station	2h 5m	2:55pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Newark Penn Station	3h 40m	2:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Bus	2:05pm	Newark Penn Station	1h 55m	4:00pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Newark Penn Station	2h	7:30pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
Bus	2:15am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Bus	12:50pm	Newark Penn Station	2h 5m	2:55pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Bus	2:05pm	Newark Penn Station	1h 55m	4:00pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Newark Penn Station	2h	7:30pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
Bus	2:15am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Bus	2:25pm	Newark Penn Station	1h 55m	4:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Bus	1:34pm	Newark Airport, NJ	2h 56m	4:30pm	Philadelphia, PA	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25pm	Newark Penn Station	1h 55m	4:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
Bus	2:15am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Bus	11:10pm	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Bus	1:34pm	Newark Airport, NJ	2h 56m	4:30pm	Philadelphia, PA	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Newark Penn Station	2h	7:30pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
Bus	2:15am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Bus	2:25pm	Newark Penn Station	1h 55m	4:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Bus	1:34pm	Newark Airport, NJ	2h 56m	4:30pm	Philadelphia, PA	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Newark Penn Station	2h	7:30pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
Bus	2:15am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Bus	2:25pm	Newark Penn Station	1h 55m	4:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Bus	4:34pm	Newark Airport, NJ	3h 56m	8:30pm	Philadelphia, PA	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Newark Penn Station	1h 45m	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
Bus	2:15am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Bus	2:25pm	Newark Penn Station	1h 55m	4:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Bus	9:34am	Newark Airport, NJ	2h 56m	12:30pm	Philadelphia, PA	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50pm	Newark Penn Station	2h 10m	3:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
Bus	2:15am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Bus	2:25pm	Newark Penn Station	1h 55m	4:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Bus	9:34am	Newark Airport, NJ	2h 56m	12:30pm	Philadelphia, PA	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark 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 1 hour 6 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

62train per day

1h 6mAverage Duration

73 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $130	Average Duration2h 48m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $364	Average Duration1h 6m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Newark and Philadelphia?

Stops in Newark

A
Newark Liberty International Airport
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B
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102

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
Visit page
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

OurBus

4/53,163 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 43 daily trips between Newark and Philadelphia, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

Peter Pan

4/56,354 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,410 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Users appreciate that the bus service reliably gets them to their destinations. However, there are some concerns about unclear signage for bus stops and occasional delays of up to an hour.

Greyhound Newark Philadelphia recent customer reviews

I didn't proceed with the trip because my children were tired of standing in the for 3hours due to over delayed

Lateefat S.

August 7, 2023

I"ve sent emails with regard to my experience to no avail. Not receiving a reply to this comment shows there is no customer service and the questionnaires designed only to placate your customers.

Michele K.

June 3, 2023

I am grateful for the ride to Philly but it would have been nice to leave on time.

Cheyenne H.

August 9, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,488 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.

FlixBus Newark Philadelphia recent customer reviews

It was delayed and I didn’t get on the reserved bus.

Si Un C.

September 16, 2024

La Cubana Xpress

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Newark to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Newark to Philadelphia start from $10. The average price for this route is around $99. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Newark to Philadelphia?
The average bus trip duration from Newark to Philadelphia is 2h 48m, covering a distance of 80 miles (129 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 30m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Newark to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 60 buses available per day, including services from OurBus, Peter Pan, Greyhound, FlixBus, La Cubana Xpress.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Newark to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Newark to Philadelphia at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Newark to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Newark to Philadelphia generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Newark to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3148 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Newark to Philadelphia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Newark to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Newark to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/29

$23

11/30

$30

Today

$19

12/02

$17

12/03

$14

12/04

$14

12/05

$15

12/06

$15

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $14

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

You can expect to pay from $14 to $115 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually OurBus 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.