The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to Jersey City, NJ
Cheapest price
$126
Average price
$126
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Jersey City, NJ 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 Jersey City, NJ will cost around $126 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $126.
Of the 10 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Jersey City, NJ on Fri, Dec 05, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 05 the direct buses cover the 126 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Fri, Dec 05 the slowest buses will take 2 h 55 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.
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Philadelphia, PA to Jersey City, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Jersey City, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €14.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€68 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Philadelphia, PA to Jersey City, NJ Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Jersey City, NJ bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Jersey City, NJ buses for today, Thursday, December 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 1h35 | 11:05 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 1h50 | 12:10 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, December 5 | |||||
![]() | 12:05 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 2h05 | 2:10 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 1h40 | 2:10 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 1h30 | 3:15 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 1h35 | 5:05 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 9:10 AM Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street, PA | 2h50 | 12:00 PM Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 9:10 AM Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street, PA | 2h45 | 11:55 AM Newark, International Airport (Terminal B), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 1:10 PM Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street, PA | 2h20 | 3:30 PM Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 1:10 PM Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street, PA | 2h15 | 3:25 PM Newark, International Airport (Terminal B), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 4:30 PM Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street, PA | 3h00 | 7:30 PM Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 4:30 PM Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street, PA | 2h55 | 7:25 PM Newark, International Airport (Terminal B), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 6:40 PM Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street, PA | 3h20 | 10:00 PM Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 6:40 PM Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street, PA | 3h15 | 9:55 PM Newark, International Airport (Terminal B), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 8:40 PM Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street, PA | 3h20 | 12:00 AM Newark, International Airport - HOV Rd (Terminal C), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 513746 | 8:40 PM Philadelphia, 12th Street / Market Street, PA | 3h15 | 11:55 PM Newark, International Airport (Terminal B), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Jersey City, NJ
Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Jersey City, NJ run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 78 miles (126 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 78 miles (126 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Infobus, FlixBus, Greyhound from Philadelphia, PA to Jersey City, NJYou can travel by bus between Philadelphia, PA to Jersey City, NJ with Infobus, FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Jersey City, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Jersey City, NJ 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 Jersey City, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Liberty State Park, a waterfront park offering stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and access to the Statue of Liberty
- Liberty Science Center, an interactive science museum with exhibits and an IMAX theater
- Colgate Clock, a historic clock and landmark located on the Hudson River waterfront
- Jersey City Museum, showcasing contemporary art and cultural exhibits
- Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal, a historic site with exhibits on immigration and transportation history.
- Mana Contemporary, a cultural center hosting contemporary art exhibitions, artist studios, and performances
- Newport Centre, a shopping mall with a variety of retail stores, dining options, and a cinema
- Jersey City Waterfront, a scenic area with a promenade, restaurants, and views of the Manhattan skyline
- Liberty National Golf Club, offering a challenging course with stunning views of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan
- Hudson River Waterfront Walkway, a picturesque path perfect for walking, jogging, or cycling along the river.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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