How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh start from $35. The average price for this route is around $57. 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 10h, covering a distance of 256 miles (413 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 55m and is operated by Greyhound .

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 , OurBus , FlixBus , Fullington .

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

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh at 3:55am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh generates an estimated 10 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 3169 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 traveller 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 traveller 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 December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	7:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	11:55pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	10h	6:30am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	10h 20m	12:05am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 45m	6:30am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 10m	6:10pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 55m	9:50am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	7:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:30am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 20m	5:50pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	11:55pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on December 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 10m	6:10pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 55m	9:50am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	7:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:30am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 20m	5:50pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 5m	6:20pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on December 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 10m	6:10pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 55m	9:50am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	7:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:30am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 20m	5:50pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 5m	6:20pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on December 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 10m	6:10pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 55m	9:50am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	7:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:30am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 20m	5:50pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 5m	6:20pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on December 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 10m	6:10pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 55m	9:50am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	7:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:30am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 20m	5:50pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 5m	6:20pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on December 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 10m	6:10pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 55m	9:50am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	7:00pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:30am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 20m	5:50pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 5m	6:20pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on December 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	11:55pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 55m	9:50am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 10m	6:10pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:30am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 20m	5:50pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 5m	6:20pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Pittsburgh. The journey takes about 10 hours and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

10hAverage Duration

256 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$35 - $332	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$63 - $370	Average Duration11h 11m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
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

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

3.5/587,435 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

OurBus

4/53,173 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,631 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.

Fullington

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

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 $35. The average price for this route is around $57. 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 10h, covering a distance of 256 miles (413 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 55m and is operated by Greyhound.
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, OurBus, FlixBus, Fullington.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh at 3:55am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh generates an estimated 10 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 3169 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 traveller 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 traveller 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

12/15

$82

12/16

$72

Today

$63

12/18

$56

12/19

$51

12/20

$49

12/21

$49

12/22

$59

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh was searched and found on Dec 20, 2025 with a price of $49

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 $49 to $177 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 $49 which is on 2025-12-20.

Usually Fullington 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.