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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Franklin St
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $15
Bus Philadelphia to Reading: Trip Overview

Bus Philadelphia to Reading: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$17
Average bus trip duration1h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:35 AM
Distance48 miles (76 km)
Latest bus departure6:35 PM

Philadelphia to Reading Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Philadelphia - Reading

The best way to travel from Philadelphia to Reading is by bus. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

Traveling from Philadelphia to Reading takes about 1h 45m on average, but you can get there in as little as 1h 45m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 50 miles (81 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 50 miles (81 km).

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, go for the bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $17.

The average bus ticket price from Philadelphia to Reading is $17. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $17 and $17, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, you can do a day trip from Philadelphia to Reading. The round-trip travel time is around 3h 30m. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Reading before returning to Philadelphia in the evening.

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The cheapest trip from Philadelphia to Reading was searched and found on Apr 25, 2024 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 to Reading, as early as possible.

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 Reading!

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 Reading.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Philadelphia to Reading will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Philadelphia to Reading, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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