The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to Sandusky, OH
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$116
Fastest journey
12 h 50 m
Average duration
15 h 2 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
657 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Sandusky, 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 Sandusky, OH will cost around $116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
Of the 3 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Sandusky, OH on Wed, Jun 10, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct buses cover the 657 km distance in an average of 15 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 50 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest buses will take 19 h 20 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.
10:30 PM19h20Philadelphia, PA5:50 PMSandusky, OH$861One-way0 transfers
9:35 PM12h50Philadelphia, PA10:25 AMSandusky, OH$1271One-way0 transfers
9:30 PM12h55Philadelphia, PA10:25 AMSandusky, OH$1341One-way0 transfers
9:35 PM12h50Philadelphia, PA10:25 AMSandusky, OH$1271One-way0 transfers
9:30 PM12h55Philadelphia, PA10:25 AMSandusky, OH$1341One-way0 transfers
10:30 PM19h20Philadelphia, PA5:50 PMSandusky, OH$861One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Sandusky, OH
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Sandusky, OH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $86. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, and a flight costs an average of $88.
Distance: 408 miles (657 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$141 Average price Cheapest | $370 Average price | $189 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 5m Average total duration 15h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration Fastest 5h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 24m Average total duration 15h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Sandusky, OH:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Sandusky, OH costing on average $189 (€154).
A bus is $229 (€187) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Sandusky, OH costing on average $370 (€301).
Other travel options to Sandusky, OH take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 35m.
Train takes on average 15h 54m.
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Philadelphia, PA to Sandusky, OH Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $63 |
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Sandusky, OH bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Sandusky, OH buses for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
· | 5:35 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 12h50 | 6:25 AM Sandusky, Sandusky Amtrak Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Sandusky, OH
Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Sandusky, OH run on average 6 times per day, taking around 15h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $86 (€70) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:25, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 408 miles (657 km) distance in 12h 50m.
Distance 408 miles (657 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 (€70) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 12h 50m |
First bus 6:25 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Sandusky, OH
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Sandusky, 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 Sandusky, OH, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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