The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to Troy, NY
Cheapest price
$113
Average price
$117
Fastest journey
8 h 50 m
Average duration
10 h 10 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
332 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Troy, NY 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 Troy, NY will cost around $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $113.
Of the 2 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Troy, NY on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 332 km distance in an average of 10 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 11 h 30 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.
3:15 PM8h50Philadelphia, PA12:05 AMTroy, NY$1131One-way0 transfers
11:10 AM11h30Philadelphia, PA10:40 PMTroy, NY$1201One-way0 transfers
3:15 PM8h50Philadelphia, PA12:05 AMTroy, NY$1131One-way0 transfers
11:10 AM11h30Philadelphia, PA10:40 PMTroy, NY$1201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Troy, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Troy, NY 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 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a flight costs an average of $386.
Distance: 206 miles (332 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$84 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $465 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 42m 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 Troy, NY:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Troy, NY costing on average $91 (€75).
A bus is $381 (€312) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Troy, NY costing on average $465 (€381).
Other travel options to Troy, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 2m.
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
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Philadelphia, PA to Troy, NY Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $100 |
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Troy, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Troy, NY buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:10 AM Philadelphia, PA | 11h30 | 10:40 PM Troy, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Troy, NY
Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Troy, NY run on average 18 times per day, taking around 9h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $60 (€49) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 206 miles (332 km) distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 206 miles (332 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€49) |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Troy, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Troy, NY 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 Troy, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular bus stations from Philadelphia, PA to Troy, NY
Most Philadelphia, PA to Troy, NY buses use the Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) to Albany, Hamilton Street (Greyhound Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare Philadelphia, PA and Troy, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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