- Must visit
Philadelphia Museum Of Art
One of the largest art museums in the United States, famous for major collections spanning Europe, America, and Asia, plus the iconic Rocky Steps.
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The cheapest and fastest buses from New York City to Philadelphia, PA
Showing times and prices for Jul 09
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
130 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York City to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York City to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Fast buses
Of the 11 buses that leave New York City for Philadelphia, PA on Thu, Jul 09, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct buses cover the 130 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Thu, Jul 09 the slowest buses will take 2 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-16211967:30 PM2h10New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street9:40 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$221One-way0 transfers- Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-176310010:30 PM1h50New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street12:20 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$221One-way0 transfers
- Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-17631005:30 PM2h15New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street7:45 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$221One-way0 transfers
- Bethany Lines LLC 4159030 15980036:30 PM2h00New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street8:30 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$221One-way0 transfers
- Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-16211968:30 AM2h10New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street10:40 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$221One-way0 transfers
- Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-16211967:55 PM1h45Jersey City, Washington Blvd (Newport railway station), NJ9:40 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$251One-way0 transfers
- Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-176310010:30 PM1h50New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street12:20 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$221One-way0 transfers
- Bethany Lines LLC 4159030 15980036:30 PM2h00New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street8:30 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$221One-way0 transfers
- Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-176310011:00 AM2h00New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street1:00 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$221One-way0 transfers
- Bethany Lines LLC 4159030 15980031:00 PM2h05New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street3:05 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$221One-way0 transfers
New York City to Philadelphia, PA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:31PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 2h04 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Journey information
Overview: Bus from New York City to Philadelphia, PA
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Price information
Complete guide to Philadelphia
Things to do in Philadelphia
Discover the best of Philadelphia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Philadelphia trip today.
- Must visit
The Barnes Foundation
Renowned collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early Modern paintings displayed in an intimate, distinctive setting on the Parkway.
- Must visit
The Franklin Institute
A leading science museum with interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and family-friendly displays that make it one of the city’s most popular museum visits.
- Must visit
Rittenhouse Square
Elegant central square known for people-watching, seasonal events, and upscale city atmosphere, making it one of Philadelphia’s most beloved public spaces.
- Must visit
Old City
Historic district packed with colonial streetscapes, galleries, and major heritage sites, ideal for first-time visitors exploring on foot.
- Must visit
Schuylkill River Trail
A scenic multi-use path along the river, favored for walking, running, and skyline views including the popular boardwalk section.
Philly Cheesesteak
Philadelphia’s signature sandwich of thinly sliced beef on a long roll, typically with fried onions and cheese such as Cheez Whiz, American, or provolone.
Roast Pork Sandwich
A classic local sandwich made with slow-roasted pork, sharp provolone, and broccoli rabe on an Italian roll. Many locals consider it as iconic as the cheesesteak.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Soft Pretzel
A chewy, salty Philadelphia street snack, usually shaped in a figure-eight style. It is a longtime staple sold at carts, bakeries, and sporting events.
Reading Terminal Market
A historic indoor market with many established vendors serving Philadelphia classics such as roast pork sandwiches, cheesesteaks, baked goods, and Pennsylvania Dutch specialties.
Zahav
An acclaimed modern Israeli restaurant known for polished service, exceptional hummus, grilled meats, and a refined but lively atmosphere.
DiNic's
A celebrated market counter inside Reading Terminal Market, best known for its roast pork sandwich with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe.
United States Dollar
Moderate for a major U.S. city. Budget eats are easy to find, but hotels and fine dining can be pricey.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- USD 10-18 for casual or fast food.
- Mid-range
- USD 25-45 per person at a mid-range restaurant.
- Fine dining
- USD 75+ per person before drinks and tip.
- Coffee
- USD 3-6 for drip coffee or a latte.
Tipping culture
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis about 15-20%, and round up for quick services.
SEPTA Official
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Prices
- Single ticket
- USD 2.50
- Day pass
- USD 6.00
To the city center
Philadelphia Bus Terminal, Philadelphia -> 30th Street Station, Philadelphia
- Distance
- 3 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- Tap-to-pay with contactless card or mobile wallet is accepted on SEPTA buses, trolleys, subways, and trains through SEPTA Key Tix.
- A DayPass is usually best if you plan multiple rides in one day, but Regional Rail fares can differ by zone and time.
FAQs: Bus from New York City to Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York City to Philadelphia, PA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
No, the bus from New York City to Philadelphia, PA has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from New York City to Philadelphia, PA.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Philadelphia, PA are:
- Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol of American independence housed in Liberty Bell Center
- Independence Hall, the birthplace of the United States where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed
- Philadelphia Museum of Art, renowned for its vast collection of art and famous Rocky Steps
- Reading Terminal Market, a historic public market offering diverse food vendors and local specialties
- Eastern State Penitentiary, a former prison now a museum known for its grand architecture and historical significance.
The best things to do in Philadelphia, PA include:
- Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol of American independence located in the Liberty Bell Center
- Independence Hall, the historic site where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were debated and adopted
- Philadelphia Museum of Art, renowned for its vast collection of art and the famous Rocky Steps
- Reading Terminal Market, a bustling indoor market offering diverse food options and local specialties
- Philadelphia Zoo, America's first zoo featuring a wide variety of animals and interactive exhibits.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from New York City to Philadelphia, PA.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from New York City to Philadelphia, PA.
No, luggage for the bus from New York City to Philadelphia, PA needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from New York City to Philadelphia, PA.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from New York City to Philadelphia, PA.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from New York City to Philadelphia, PA.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from New York City to Philadelphia, PA.
Since neither New York City nor Philadelphia, PA are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
In Philadelphia, PA, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing and petty theft, especially in crowded areas like Center City and tourist hotspots. Scams involving overpriced taxi rides or unlicensed transportation are common, so using reputable services or ride-sharing apps is advised. Travelers should also be wary of street vendors selling counterfeit goods and avoid displaying valuables openly to reduce risk. Staying aware of surroundings and using well-lit, populated routes enhances safety.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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