What is the distance between Reading and Philadelphia?

Reading and Philadelphia are 50 miles (81 km) apart.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Eastern State Penitentiary, Liberty Bell, Schuylkill River Trail, Betsy Ross House and Shofuso Japanese House and Garden.

Bus Reading to Philadelphia from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Reading to Philadelphia on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	1h 15m	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:40am	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	1h 40m	1:20pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Bus	11:30am	518 Penn Street	1h 30m	1:00pm	Spring Garden St & Front St	No tags
Bus	11:30am	518 Penn Street	2h	1:30pm	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Philadelphia on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	1h 15m	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:40am	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	1h 40m	1:20pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Bus	11:30am	518 Penn Street	1h 30m	1:00pm	Spring Garden St & Front St	No tags
Bus	11:30am	518 Penn Street	2h	1:30pm	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	No tags

Next departures for Reading to Philadelphia on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40am	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	1h 40m	1:20pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
Bus	9:15pm	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	1h 15m	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Bus	11:30am	518 Penn Street	1h 30m	1:00pm	Spring Garden St & Front St	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	518 Penn Street	1h 30m	10:30pm	Spring Garden St & Front St	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	518 Penn Street	2h	11:00pm	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	No tags
Bus	11:30am	518 Penn Street	2h	1:30pm	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	No tags

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Get from Reading to Philadelphia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

54 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

OurBus

4/53,145 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 2 daily trips between Reading and Philadelphia, 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 Reading Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Love love love the hassle free on boarding, now that specifically is worth the price. Also love the new transportation vehicle much more efficient than a oversize slow driving bus.

Aaron G.

April 12, 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,272 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

4/55,574 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

According to the users, the bus service is appreciated for its cleanliness and spaciousness. However, there was a mention of difficulty in identifying the Amtrak bus due to lack of signage, which could potentially lead to confusion among passengers.

Amtrak Reading Philadelphia recent customer reviews

It was my first time using Amtrak, I wish the bus had the name written on it, but not. I almost lost it.

Djine A.

December 22, 2024

Great service all around

Gisela T.

June 23, 2024

Amtrak service is affordable.

Fa'shaleen T.

April 4, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Reading, US to Philadelphia, PA by bus

What is the distance between Reading and Philadelphia?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/08

$17

11/09

$15

Today

$14

11/11

$12

11/12

$11

11/13

$11

11/14

$10

11/15

$11

The cheapest trip from Reading, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 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 Reading, US to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $20 for a bus ticket from Reading, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-14.

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.