The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to Ocean City, NJ
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Ocean 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 Ocean City, NJ will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 4 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Ocean City, NJ on Fri, Dec 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 19 the direct buses cover the 90 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Fri, Dec 19 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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.








Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Ocean City, NJ bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Ocean City, NJ buses for today, Thursday, December 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:30 AM Philadelphia, PA | 1h35 | 12:05 PM Ocean City, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Philadelphia, PA | 1h35 | 12:55 PM Ocean City, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Philadelphia, PA | 1h15 | 3:30 PM Ocean City, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 PM Philadelphia, PA | 1h15 | 6:55 PM Ocean City, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Ocean City, NJ
Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Ocean City, NJ run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 22:10. The fastest bus covers the 55 miles (90 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 55 miles (90 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€12) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 06:30 |
Last bus 22:10 |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus, NJ Transit from Philadelphia, PA to Ocean City, NJYou can travel by bus between Philadelphia, PA to Ocean City, NJ with Greyhound, FlixBus, NJ Transit for as low as $16 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Ocean City, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Ocean 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 Ocean City, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- 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.
- 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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- 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).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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