How far is Schenectady from Philadelphia?

Schenectady and Philadelphia are 208 miles (335 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Schenectady to Philadelphia?

Most of the buses traveling from Schenectady to Philadelphia leave from Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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 The Franklin Institute, Love Park, Betsy Ross House, Philadelphia's Magic Gardens and National Museum of Jewish History.

Bus Schenectady to Philadelphia from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Schenectady to Philadelphia on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:20pm	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	6h 30m	12:50am	Schuylkill & Walnut	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:25am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	10h 55m	8:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:20pm	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	9h 25m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:25am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	9h 50m	7:15pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	9:25am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	10h 10m	7:35pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Schenectady to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 9 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

9h 25mAverage Duration

208 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $144	Average Duration9h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$75 - $494	Average Duration6h 12m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,126 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

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

Where are the popular stops in Schenectady and Philadelphia?

Stops in Schenectady

A - Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

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

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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

11/17

$60

11/18

$57

Today

$57

11/20

$64

11/21

$146

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The cheapest trip from Schenectady to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $57

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, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $57 to $147 for a bus ticket from Schenectady to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-11-20.