How far is Philadelphia from New Brunswick?

The distance between the two cities is 53 miles (85 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to New Brunswick?

Most of the buses traveling from Philadelphia to New Brunswick leave from Philadelphia Airport and arrive at French Street. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Philadelphia to New Brunswick from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Brunswick on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:15pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	1h 15m	1:30pm	New Brunswick	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Brunswick on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:15pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	1h 15m	1:30pm	New Brunswick	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Brunswick on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:15pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	1h 15m	1:30pm	New Brunswick	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Brunswick on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:15pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	1h 15m	1:30pm	New Brunswick	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Brunswick on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:15pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	1h 15m	1:30pm	New Brunswick	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Brunswick on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:15pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	1h 15m	1:30pm	New Brunswick	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Brunswick on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:15pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	1h 15m	1:30pm	New Brunswick	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Philadelphia to New Brunswick on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:15pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	1h 15m	1:30pm	New Brunswick	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:09 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to New Brunswick

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach New Brunswick. The journey takes about 51 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

51mAverage Duration

54 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $49	Average Duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $172	Average Duration51m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,371 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and New Brunswick?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in New Brunswick

A - French Street

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

How far is Philadelphia from New Brunswick?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to New Brunswick?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$20

11/18

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Today

$18

11/20

$15

11/21

$18

11/22

$18

11/23

$20

11/24

$17

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $15

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 Brunswick, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $20 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-20.