How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh start from $42. The average price for this route is around $54. 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 Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh is 8h 15m, covering a distance of 258 miles (415 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 50m and is operated by OurBus .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Pittsburgh route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Fullington , OurBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh at 3:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

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

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh generates an estimated 10.36415 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 Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

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 3191 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

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

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is OurBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Pittsburgh from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on May 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	6h 20m	6:15am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:10pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	10h 20m	6:30am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on May 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:15pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	7h 15m	9:30pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:25am	Philadelphia Bus Station	5h 55m	9:20am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:30am	Philadelphia Bus Station	9h 20m	5:50pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
	Bus	9:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	9h 10m	6:10pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	8h 15m	6:15pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on May 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:15pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	7h 15m	9:30pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:25am	Philadelphia Bus Station	5h 55m	9:20am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:30am	Philadelphia Bus Station	9h 20m	5:50pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
	Bus	9:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	9h 10m	6:10pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	8h 15m	6:15pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on June 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:15pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	7h 15m	9:30pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:25am	Philadelphia Bus Station	5h 55m	9:20am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:30am	Philadelphia Bus Station	9h 20m	5:50pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
	Bus	9:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	9h 10m	6:10pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	8h 15m	6:15pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on June 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:15pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	7h 15m	9:30pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:25am	Philadelphia Bus Station	5h 55m	9:20am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:30am	Philadelphia Bus Station	9h 20m	5:50pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
	Bus	9:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	9h 10m	6:10pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
	Bus	11:55pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	6h 20m	6:15am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on June 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	9h 10m	6:10pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:25am	Philadelphia Bus Station	5h 55m	9:20am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	8h 15m	6:15pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	6h 55m	7:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	6h 24m	11:59pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on June 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	9h 10m	6:10pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:25am	Philadelphia Bus Station	5h 55m	9:20am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	8h 15m	6:15pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
	Bus	12:05pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	6h 55m	7:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:45pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	9h 45m	6:30am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on June 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:15pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	7h 15m	9:30pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:25am	Philadelphia Bus Station	5h 55m	9:20am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:30am	Philadelphia Bus Station	9h 20m	5:50pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
	Bus	9:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	9h 10m	6:10pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	8h 15m	6:15pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:40 AM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Pittsburgh. The journey takes about 8 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

8h 15mAverage Duration

258 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $218	Average Duration8h 15m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$63 - $477	Average Duration11h 20m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
B
Philadelphia Airport
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C
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
D
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
E
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
F
JFK Bd & N 30th St
3101 John F. Kennedy Blvd , Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

Stops in Pittsburgh

A
Intermodal Station
55 11th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
Visit page
B
Sennott Square
201 S Bouquet St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,560 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

The bus service received positive feedback for being punctual and having friendly drivers. Customers appreciated the availability of power at each seat, allowing them to use electronic devices without battery issues. The comfortable seats also contributed to a pleasant experience overall.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Philadelphia Pittsburgh recent customer reviews

Everything ran on time. Power was available to each seat so one could use phones and pads without them running out of power. The seats were comfortable.

Nikki H.

May 7, 2024

Wrost experience in Greyhound I never travel agent I never anyone my friend and family dissatisfaction

Mithun S.

June 2, 2021

The drivers especially seem courteous. The ride was comfortable, however, from the get go there were delays up to 2 hrs. Other than the delays, the trip was good.

Shauna M.

July 23, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/512,724 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

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.

Fullington

OurBus

4.0/53,194 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.0

With about 2 daily trips between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, 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.

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Valley Transit

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh 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 Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh start from $42. The average price for this route is around $54. 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 Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?
The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh is 8h 15m, covering a distance of 258 miles (415 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 50m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Pittsburgh route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Fullington, OurBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh at 3:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh generates an estimated 10.36415 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 Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?
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 3191 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 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

05/27

$61

05/28

$63

Today

$54

05/30

$48

05/31

$46

06/01

$40

06/02

$36

06/03

$41

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh was searched and found on Jun 2, 2026 with a price of $36

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 Pittsburgh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $36 to $139 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2026-06-02.

Usually 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.