Bus Tickets from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Philadelphia on December 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Peter PanBus
Port Authority Bus Terminal
Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)Cheapest
FlixBusBus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New York Port Authority
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
New York Port Authority
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags
FlixBusBus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 hour 23 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

52train per day
1h 23mAverage Duration
84 milesDistance
12kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$6 - $130Average Duration2h 35m
3kg CO₂e
Average Price$13 - $374Average Duration1h 23m
12kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Philadelphia start from $6. The average price for this route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from New York City to Philadelphia?

    The average bus trip duration from New York City to Philadelphia is 2h 35m, covering a distance of 84 miles (135 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the New York City to Philadelphia route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 193 buses available per day, including services from OurBus, Peter Pan, Greyhound, FlixBus, Wanda Coach, BBBus.com, La Cubana Xpress.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Philadelphia?

    The earliest bus departs from New York City to Philadelphia at 12:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Philadelphia?

    A bus trip from New York City to Philadelphia generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from New York City to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3148 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Philadelphia?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to Philadelphia?

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

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, 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
11/30
$17
12/01
$20
Today
$13
12/03
$11
12/04
$11
12/05
$11
12/06
$12
12/07
$10
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 7, 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 New York City to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $115 for a bus ticket from New York City 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 2025-12-07.

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