Bus from Philadelphia, PA to New Britain: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Britain on May 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Jimmys Food MartCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Jimmys Food MartFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Jimmys Food MartNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Jimmys Food MartNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Jimmys Food MartNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:28 AM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to New Britain

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach New Britain. The journey takes about 4 hours 42 minutes and with fares starting at just R 717, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day
4h 42mAverage Duration
172 milesDistance
25kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average PriceR 649 - R 2 036Average Duration8h 45m
7kg CO₂e
Train
Average PriceR 717 - R 6 923Average Duration4h 42m
25kg CO₂e

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

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to New Britain?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to New Britain start from R 649. The average price for this route is around R 1 028. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to New Britain?

    The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to New Britain is 8h 45m, covering a distance of 171 miles (275 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 50m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to New Britain route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to New Britain?

    The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to New Britain at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to New Britain?

    A bus trip from Philadelphia to New Britain generates an estimated 6.8637 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
04/28
R 827
04/29
No data
Today
R 836
05/01
R 879
05/02
R 689
05/03
No data
05/04
R 603
05/05
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to New Britain was searched and found on May 4, 2026 with a price of R 603

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

You can expect to pay from R 603 to R 896 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New Britain based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 603 which is on 2026-05-04.

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to New Britain?

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