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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to John F. Kennedy International Airport
Cheapest price
$89
Average price
$133
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Buses per day
43
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to John F. Kennedy International Airport 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 John F. Kennedy International Airport will cost around $133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.
Of the 43 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sun, Aug 23, 43 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 23 the direct buses cover the 140 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Sun, Aug 23 the slowest buses will take 3 h 4 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.
AIRPORT CONNECTION EXPRESS SERVICE INC DOT # 1027170 MC # 4278817:30 PM2h45Philadelphia, 9th St / Race St, PA10:15 PMNew York, JFK Airport (Terminal 1 - Departures), NY$891One-way0 transfers- AIRPORT CONNECTION EXPRESS SERVICE INC DOT # 1027170 MC # 4278817:00 AM2h30Philadelphia, 9th St / Race St, PA9:30 AMNew York, JFK Airport (Terminal 1 - Departures), NY$891One-way0 transfers
- SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 5137463:50 PM4h00Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd, PA7:50 PMNew York, JFK Airport (Terminal 1 - Departures), NY$1341One-way0 transfers
- SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 5137468:20 AM3h04Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd, PA11:24 AMNew York, JFK Airport (Terminal 5), NY$1341One-way0 transfers
- SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 5137464:20 AM3h34Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd, PA7:54 AMNew York, JFK Airport (Terminal 5), NY$1341One-way0 transfers
- AIRPORT CONNECTION EXPRESS SERVICE INC DOT # 1027170 MC # 4278817:00 AM2h30Philadelphia, 9th St / Race St, PA9:30 AMNew York, JFK Airport (Terminal 1 - Departures), NY$891One-way0 transfers
- AIRPORT CONNECTION EXPRESS SERVICE INC DOT # 1027170 MC # 4278817:30 PM2h45Philadelphia, 9th St / Race St, PA10:15 PMNew York, JFK Airport (Terminal 1 - Departures), NY$891One-way0 transfers
- SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 5137468:20 AM3h00Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd, PA11:20 AMNew York, JFK Airport (Terminal 1 - Departures), NY$1341One-way0 transfers
- SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 5137468:20 AM3h02Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd, PA11:22 AMNew York, John F. Kennedy International Airport (Terminal 4), NY$1341One-way0 transfers
- SUPER TRANS DOT # 1337398 MC # 5137468:20 AM3h04Philadelphia, Cottman Av / Roosevelt Blvd, PA11:24 AMNew York, JFK Airport (Terminal 5), NY$1341One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Philadelphia, PA to John F. Kennedy International Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to John F. Kennedy International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
A train is $53 (€43) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to John F. Kennedy International Airport costing on average $76 (€61).
Other travel options to John F. Kennedy International Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 31m.
You'll arrive about -1h -32m sooner (2h 31m by bus vs 1h 59m by car) and save roughly $-23.42 (€-18.83) compared to fuel and tolls ($76 (€61) vs $52 (€42)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Infobus.
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 John F. Kennedy International Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:54AM | Duration 3h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:22AM | Duration 3h22 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:24AM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:22AM | Duration 3h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:58PM | Duration 3h38 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:58PM | Duration 4h08 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:52PM | Duration 4h22 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:58PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 4h04 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to John F. Kennedy International Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to John F. Kennedy International Airport buses for today, Saturday, August 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIRPORT CONNECTION EXPRESS SERVICE INC DOT # 1027170 MC # 427881 | 7:00 AM Philadelphia, 9th St / Race St, PA | 2h30 | 9:30 AM New York, JFK Airport (Terminal 1 - Departures), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AIRPORT CONNECTION EXPRESS SERVICE INC DOT # 1027170 MC # 427881 | 7:00 PM Philadelphia, PA | 3h15 | 10:15 PM New York, JFK Airport (Terminal 1 - Departures), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AIRPORT CONNECTION EXPRESS SERVICE INC DOT # 1027170 MC # 427881 | 7:30 PM Philadelphia, 9th St / Race St, PA | 2h45 | 10:15 PM New York, JFK Airport (Terminal 1 - Departures), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AIRPORT CONNECTION EXPRESS SERVICE INC DOT # 1027170 MC # 427881 | 8:00 PM Philadelphia, PA | 2h30 | 10:30 PM New York, JFK Airport (Terminal 1 - Departures), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to John F. Kennedy International Airport
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Buses from Philadelphia, PA to John F. Kennedy International Airport run on average 55 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 55 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 86 miles (140 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 86 miles (140 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 55 |
Direct buses 55 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 12:00 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus from Philadelphia, PA to John F. Kennedy International AirportYou can travel by bus between Philadelphia, PA to John F. Kennedy International Airport with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus 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 John F. Kennedy International Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to John F. Kennedy International Airport 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 John F. Kennedy International Airport, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Philadelphia, PA to John F. Kennedy International Airport
Most Philadelphia, PA to John F. Kennedy International Airport buses use the Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) to New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. station pair. Use this guide to compare Philadelphia, PA and John F. Kennedy International Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) from Philadelphia city centre
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) is 2 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) bus station facilities and services
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park). ATMs are available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park): The bus stop is accessible with ramps.
Getting to Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station from Philadelphia city centre
Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Snack bars and vending machines are available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are an ATM is available near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Philadelphia, Greyhound Bus Station: The station is wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
Getting to Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South) from Philadelphia city centre
Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South) is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South) bus station facilities and services
Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South): Wheelchair accessible area.
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