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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Franklin St
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $15
Bus Reading to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Bus Reading to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$17
Average bus trip duration2h 10m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure7:00 AM
Distance48 miles (76 km)
Latest bus departure2:00 PM

Reading to Philadelphia Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Reading - Philadelphia

The best way to travel from Reading to Philadelphia is by bus. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

Traveling from Reading to Philadelphia takes about 2h 10m on average, although the fastest bus will take 2h, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 50 miles (81 km) that separate the two cities.

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

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. With prices starting at $17, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $17 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $17 to $17, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, you can do a day trip from Reading to Philadelphia. The total travel time for the round-trip is about 4h. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Philadelphia before returning to Reading in the evening.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Reading to Philadelphia but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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 Reading to Philadelphia.

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

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

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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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