Bus Tickets from Schenectady, NY to Philadelphia, PA

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TodayMay 8
TomorrowMay 9
from $47
SatMay 10
from $40
SunMay 11
MonMay 12
from $44
TueMay 13
WedMay 14
from $41
ThuMay 15

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Schenectady
    Departure location: Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Schuylkill & Walnut
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Schenectady
    Departure location: Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Schenectady
    Departure location: Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Schenectady to Philadelphia.

Bus
Average Price$39 - $110Average Duration10h 5m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$61 - $305Average Duration6h 31m
30kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Schenectady to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 10 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
10h 5mAverage Duration
$39Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Schenectady to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$56
Average bus trip duration10h 5m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure9:25am
Distance206 miles (332 km)
Latest bus departure11:15am

Schenectady to Philadelphia Bus

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

Best price found
05/06
$39
05/07
$35
Today
$46
05/09
$47
05/10
$40
05/11
$48
05/12
$44
05/13
$33
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Schenectady to Philadelphia was searched and found on May 13, 2025 with a price of $33

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Schenectady to Philadelphia, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $33 to $49 for a bus ticket from Schenectady to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-05-13.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Schenectady to Philadelphia.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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 Schenectady to Philadelphia.

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Schenectady to Philadelphia while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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 some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from Schenectady to Philadelphia?

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