How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Reading?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Reading start from $16. The average price for this route is around $23. 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 Reading?

The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to Reading is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 29 miles (47 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 45m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Reading route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from OurBus , FlixBus , Amtrak .

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

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Reading at 7:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.

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

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Reading generates an estimated 1 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 Reading?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5654 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

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

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 Reading?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Reading from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Reading on December 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	2h 5m	9:55am	518 Penn Street	Cheapest
Bus	12:00pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	45m	12:45pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1h 25m	10:40am	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	8:20am	Philadelphia, PA	1h 35m	9:55am	518 Penn Street	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1h 45m	12:45pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Reading on December 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1h 55m	6:10pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	Cheapest
Bus	12:00pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	45m	12:45pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1h 25m	10:40am	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	8:20am	Philadelphia, PA	1h 35m	9:55am	518 Penn Street	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1h 45m	12:45pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Reading on December 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1h 55m	6:10pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	Cheapest
Bus	12:00pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	45m	12:45pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1h 25m	10:40am	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	8:20am	Philadelphia, PA	1h 35m	9:55am	518 Penn Street	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1h 45m	12:45pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	No tags

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Get from Philadelphia to Reading

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

29 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

OurBus

4/53,180 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 3 daily trips between Philadelphia and Reading, 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.

OurBus Philadelphia Reading recent customer reviews

The bus was an hour and a half late

Josh B.

November 26, 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,732 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

Amtrak

4/55,675 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

According to the users, the bus was on time and driven by a friendly driver. The overall travel experience with Amtrak has been positively highlighted for its punctuality and excellent driving skills.

Amtrak Philadelphia Reading recent customer reviews

Bus was on time. Driver, Rob was nice and an excellent driver.

Thomas G.

September 17, 2024

It was so amazing I love travel to Amtrak good driven and we leave on time

Kesnel T.

May 5, 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Reading, US 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 Reading?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Reading start from $16. The average price for this route is around $23. 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 Reading?
The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to Reading is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 29 miles (47 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Reading route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from OurBus, FlixBus, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Reading?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Reading at 7:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Reading?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Reading generates an estimated 1 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 Reading?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5654 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Reading?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Reading?
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 Reading?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

12/23

$25

12/24

$17

Today

$15

12/26

$15

12/27

$14

12/28

$15

12/29

$12

12/30

$12

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Reading, US was searched and found on Dec 30, 2025 with a price of $12

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 Reading, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $34 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Reading, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-12-30.

Usually OurBus 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.