How much is the bus ticket from Syracuse to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Syracuse to Philadelphia start from $54. The average price for this route is around $74. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Syracuse to Philadelphia?

The average bus trip duration from Syracuse to Philadelphia is 9h, covering a distance of 222 miles (357 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 45m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Syracuse to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 40 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , New York Trailways , Adirondack Trailways .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Syracuse to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus departs from Syracuse to Philadelphia at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 9:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Syracuse to Philadelphia?

A bus trip from Syracuse to Philadelphia generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Syracuse to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1131 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Syracuse to Philadelphia?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company New York Trailways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Syracuse to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Syracuse to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Adirondack Trailways , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Syracuse to Philadelphia from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Syracuse to Philadelphia on December 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	6h 45m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:00pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	8h	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:00pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	12h 45m	9:45am	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Philadelphia on December 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	3:05pm	Amtrak Station	7h 35m	10:40pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
	Bus	9:00pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	6h 45m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	8h 40m	11:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	3:55am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	8h	11:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	2:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	6h 45m	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Philadelphia on January 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	2:35am	Amtrak Station	6h 15m	8:50am	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	8h 40m	11:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	3:55am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	8h	11:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	2:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	6h 45m	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	2:55pm	Amtrak Station	7h 45m	10:40pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Philadelphia on January 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	2:35am	Amtrak Station	6h 15m	8:50am	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	8h 40m	11:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	3:55am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	8h	11:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	2:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	6h 45m	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	6:30am	Amtrak Station	7h 20m	1:50pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Philadelphia on January 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	2:35am	Amtrak Station	6h 15m	8:50am	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	8h 40m	11:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	3:55am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	8h	11:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	2:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	6h 45m	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	2:55pm	Amtrak Station	7h 45m	10:40pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Philadelphia on January 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	2:35am	Amtrak Station	6h 15m	8:50am	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	8h 40m	11:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	3:55am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	8h	11:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	2:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	6h 45m	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	6:30am	Amtrak Station	7h 20m	1:50pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Philadelphia on January 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:45am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	9h	7:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	2:35am	Amtrak Station	6h 15m	8:50am	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	8h 40m	11:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	3:55am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	8h	11:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	2:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	6h 45m	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Philadelphia on January 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:55am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	8h	11:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	9:00pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	6h 45m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	8h 40m	11:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	7:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	9h 15m	4:45pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	1:15am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	8h 50m	10:05am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:19 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Syracuse 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 and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40bus per day

9hAverage Duration

222 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $264	Average Duration9h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$70 - $714	Average Duration8h 49m	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Syracuse and Philadelphia?

Stops in Syracuse

A
Regional Transportation Center
1 Walsh Circle Ste 30, Syracuse, NY 13208
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B
Syracuse Airport
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C
Syracuse University
Bus stops at Schine Student Center across the street from the Sheraton Parking Garage., Schine Student Center, 303 University Pl, Syracuse, NY 13210
Visit page
D
Syracuse University - Lyman Hall
College Place, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
E
New York State Fairgrounds
581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13209, USA
F
Syracuse, NY
349-399 US-11, Syracuse, NY 13202, USA

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,823 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,464 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.

Greyhound Syracuse Philadelphia recent customer reviews

The only reason the bus was late is because of the snow and weather issues

Torian L.

December 19, 2019

Be better b

Jasmine D.

August 24, 2019

New York Trailways

4/54,431 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

Trailways is a network of over 70 bus companies that focus on providing quality bus rides at affordable prices all over the US since 1936. Among the most famous affiliates are Trailways of New York, Pine Hill Trailways, Adirondack Trailways and Burlington Trailways. Trailways buses have WiFi, power outlets, bathrooms, air conditioning, overhead lighting, and reclinable seats with footrests. You can find two different types of Trailway fares: saver and flexible. Saver tickets are non-refundable, while flexible tickets are fully reimbursed up to one hour before travel time. If you're traveling with them, don't forget to print your boarding pass and show a valid photo ID to board the bus.

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,141 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.3

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

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Syracuse to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Syracuse to Philadelphia start from $54. The average price for this route is around $74. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Syracuse to Philadelphia?
The average bus trip duration from Syracuse to Philadelphia is 9h, covering a distance of 222 miles (357 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Syracuse to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 40 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, New York Trailways, Adirondack Trailways.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Syracuse to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Syracuse to Philadelphia at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 9:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Syracuse to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Syracuse to Philadelphia generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Syracuse to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1131 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Syracuse to Philadelphia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company New York Trailways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Syracuse to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Syracuse to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/28

$135

12/29

$109

Today

$108

12/31

$113

The cheapest trip from Syracuse, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 30, 2025 with a price of $108

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

You can expect to pay from $108 to $287 for a bus ticket from Syracuse, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $113 which is on 2025-12-31.

Usually Greyhound 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.