4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to Cleveland, OH
Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
9 h 30 m
Average duration
13 h 29 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
576 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Cleveland, OH is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Cleveland, OH will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
Of the 6 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Cleveland, OH on Tue, May 26, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 576 km distance in an average of 13 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 30 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 15 h 45 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.
6:00 PM13h00Philadelphia, PA7:00 AMCleveland, OH$601One-way0 transfers- 2:00 AM13h25Philadelphia, PA3:25 PMCleveland, OH$1131One-way0 transfers
- 1:00 AM15h45Philadelphia, PA4:45 PMCleveland, OH$1201One-way0 transfers
- 10:30 PM9h30Philadelphia, PA8:00 AMCleveland, OH$1231One-way0 transfers
- 12:00 AM15h45Philadelphia, PA3:45 PMCleveland, OH$1261One-way0 transfers
- 10:30 PM9h30Philadelphia, PA8:00 AMCleveland, OH$1231One-way0 transfers
- 6:00 PM13h00Philadelphia, PA7:00 AMCleveland, OH$601One-way0 transfers
- 2:00 AM13h25Philadelphia, PA3:25 PMCleveland, OH$1131One-way0 transfers
- 1:00 AM15h45Philadelphia, PA4:45 PMCleveland, OH$1201One-way0 transfers
- 12:00 AM15h45Philadelphia, PA3:45 PMCleveland, OH$1261One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Cleveland, OH
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Cleveland, OH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a flight costs an average of $184.
Distance: 357 miles (576 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$110 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price | $449 Average price | $190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 20m Average total duration 10h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Cleveland, OH:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Cleveland, OH costing on average $162 (€131).
A bus is $339 (€273) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Cleveland, OH costing on average $449 (€362).
Other travel options to Cleveland, OH take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 50m.
Train takes on average 12h 5m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Philadelphia, PA to Cleveland, OH Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Cleveland, OH bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Cleveland, OH buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 13h05 | 7:20 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 6:15 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 17h30 | 11:45 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 3 transfers | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
| 12:00 AM Philadelphia, PA | 15h45 | 3:45 PM Cleveland, OH | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
| · · | 8:10 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 15h35 | 11:45 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 2 transfers | |
| · · | 8:10 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 15h15 | 11:25 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 2 transfers | |
| 1:00 AM Philadelphia, PA | 15h45 | 4:45 PM Cleveland, OH | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:00 AM Philadelphia, PA | 13h25 | 3:25 PM Cleveland, OH | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
| FlixBus+ | 11:55 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 11h30 | 11:25 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus+ | 11:55 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 12h00 | 11:55 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
| 6:00 PM Philadelphia, PA | 13h00 | 7:00 AM Cleveland, OH | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Cleveland, OH
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Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Cleveland, OH run on average 9 times per day, taking around 10h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $60 (€48) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 357 miles (576 km) distance in 9h 30m.
Distance 357 miles (576 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€48) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 9h 30m |
First bus 1:35 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: Greyhound, SEPTA from Philadelphia, PA to Cleveland, OHYou can travel by bus between Philadelphia, PA to Cleveland, OH with Greyhound, SEPTA for as low as $60 (€48). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Cleveland, OH
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Cleveland, OH 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 Cleveland, OH, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
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