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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 23 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Spring Garden Street
    Arrival time: April 23 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: Newark Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $18
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 23 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Spring Garden Street
    Arrival time: April 24 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: Newark Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $24
Bus Philadelphia to Newark: Trip Overview

Bus Philadelphia to Newark: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$22
Average bus trip duration1h 40m
Number of daily buses18
Earliest bus departure3:30 AM
Distance74 miles (119 km)
Latest bus departure11:30 PM

Philadelphia to Newark Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures18
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:30AM - 11:30PM
Minimum Price$10
Average Ticket Price$22
Minimum Trip Duration1h30m
Average Bus Trip Duration1h40m
Distance74 miles (119 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Philadelphia - Newark

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Newark without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

On average, the trip from Philadelphia to Newark takes around 1h 40m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 1h 30m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 76 miles (122 km) that separate the two cities.

Philadelphia and Newark are 76 miles (122 km) apart.

About 18 buses travel this route daily, provided by Greyhound and FlixBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Philadelphia to Newark may vary. Want to make your bus journey from Philadelphia to Newark as effortless 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 3:30 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:30 PM for the final departure.

Most of the buses traveling from Philadelphia to Newark leave from Bus Station and arrive at Penn Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. With prices starting at $13, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $22 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $13 and $67, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, a day trip from Philadelphia to Newark is definitely doable. The round-trip travel time is around 3h. So you'll have plenty of time to discover Newark before making your way back to Philadelphia.

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
04/21
$15
04/22
$15
Today
$15
04/24
No data
04/25
$10
04/26
$10
04/27
$12
04/28
No data
The cheapest trip from Philadelphia to Newark was searched and found on Apr 25, 2024 with a price of $10

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

You can expect to pay from $10 to $33 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Newark based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2024-04-25.

Usually FlixBus 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 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 Philadelphia and Newark!

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 Philadelphia to Newark.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Philadelphia to Newark that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

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.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to Philadelphia by bus?

Bus from Newark to Philadelphia

You can also go to Newark by train

Train from Philadelphia to Newark

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