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New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA by bus

The journey from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA by bus is 129.8 km and takes 3 hrs 1 min. There are 230 connections per day, with the first departure at 12:50 am and the last at 11:59 pm. It is possible to travel from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA by bus for as little as RM 64.06 or as much as RM 544.04. The best price for this journey is RM 64.06.

Lowest Price RM 64.06
Journey Duration 3 hrs 1 min
Connection per Day 230
Lowest Price RM 64.06
Highest Price RM 544.04
First Departure 12:50 am
Last Departure 11:59 pm
Distance 129.8 km
Departure New York, NY
Arrival Philadelphia, PA
Carriers bbbus.com, Greyhound

Price as departure date approaches

Bus companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around RM 67.12 to RM 78.32 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 14% on your trip!

Best time to book cheap bus tickets from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA

The cheapest New York, NY - Philadelphia, PA bus tickets can be found for as low as RM 53.84 if you’re lucky, or RM 69.23 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as RM 80.05.

Find the best day to travel to Philadelphia, PA by bus

When travelling to Philadelphia, PA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Greyhound, FlixBus and OurBus from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA
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New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA CO2 Emissions by Bus

Ecology
Train
9.09kg
Bus
9.73kg
Flight
25.96kg
Car
20.77kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA?
A bus ticket from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA is RM 232.19. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as RM 64.06.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA is RM 64.06. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between New York, NY and Philadelphia, PA by bus?
New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA is 129.8 km.
How long does the bus between New York, NY and Philadelphia, PA take?
New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA is on average 3 hrs 1 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 1 hr 30 mins.
Which companies operate from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA?
The bus journey from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA is covered by 6 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: bbbus.com, Greyhound, Peter Pan, FlixBus, Greyhound Lines, Inc., Wanda Coach and OurBus.
How many bus connections per day go from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA?
New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA has 230 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA leave?
The earliest bus from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA departs at 12:50 am. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA depart?
The latest bus from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA departs at 11:59 pm. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is RM 64.06 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA?
There are on average 221 direct connection(s) from New York, NY to go to Philadelphia, PA.
What's the fastest journey time between New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between New York, NY and Philadelphia, PA is 1 hr 30 mins.
Is there a direct bus from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between New York, NY and Philadelphia, PA.
What are the CO2 emissions for New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA by bus?
The bus journey from New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA creates 9.73kg of CO2 emissions.