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Bus from Philadelphia to New York: Journey Information

There are 171 intercity buses per day from Philadelphia to New York. Traveling by bus from Philadelphia to New York usually takes around 2 hours and 46 minutes, but the fastest Peter Pan Lines bus can make the trip in just one hour and 5 minutes.

Distance81 mi (130 km)
Shortest duration1h 5m
Cheapest price$11.41
Trips per day169
Most frequent serviceOurBus
Bus lines7

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Philadelphia to New York Route Map

Philadelphia New York

Station Information

All bus stations in Philadelphia:

  • Center City (Service provided via van)

  • Philadelphia International Airport - Terminal A (Van)

  • Philadelphia Mills Mall. (Service provided via van)

  • 199 Spring Garden St

  • 199 Spring Garden St

  • NE Corner of Schuylkill Ave & Walnut St

  • 520 North Christopher Columbus

  • Schulykill Ave & Walnut St Bus Stop

  • 55-57 N 11th St

  • Spring Garden Market-Frankford Line Station

  • Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot

  • 2399 Cottman Ave

  • 722 Adams Ave

  • Logan Square

  • 30th St Station - 2955 Market St

Bus stations in New York:

  • Port Authority Bus Station

  • Port Authority - 625 8th Ave

  • 300-310 W 31 St (SW Corner of 31st & 8th Ave)

  • JFK Airport - Terminal 8 Departure (Van)

  • JFK Airport

  • JFK Airport - Terminal 5 Departure (Van)

  • JFK Airport - Terminal 4 Departure (Van)

  • JFK Airport - Terminal 7 Departure (Van)

  • 11th Ave (btw. 35th & 36th St.)

  • 127 East Broadway

  • 87 Division Street

  • GW Bridge Bus Station

  • New York Midtown West

  • 7-11 - Jd Foods

  • Chinatown - 28 Allen St (eastside b/w Hester and Canal St)

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What bus companies travel from Philadelphia to New York?

There are 7 bus lines from Philadelphia to New York available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 82 daily trips, OurBus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US212h 15m$30.41
Greyhound282h 50m$31.79
OurBus823h 31m$138.30
PandaNY Bus62h 15m$32.81
Peter Pan Lines302h 13m$21.64
TransportAzumah12h 30m$35.66
Wanda Coach62h 0m$28.53

  • FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 21 trips per day from Philadelphia to New York, and the average ticket for this route costs only .

  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 28 bus trips from Philadelphia to New York every day, with the average journey taking around 2 hours and 50 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to New York usually start from $24.

  • OurBus is an intercity bus company based in New York City. OurBus provides cheap bus tickets to some of the most popular cities in the United States. All OurBus coaches come equipped with a generous roster of amenities, including extra legroom, freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and complimentary bottled water. With cheap bus tickets starting from $11, OurBus is one of the best ways to travel by bus from Philadelphia to New York if you are looking for comfort at a good price.

  • Panda NY Bus is an American bus company known as a Chinatown bus line that conducts trips to and from some of the largest and most unique Chinatown districts on the eastern seaboard. Aboard Panda NY buses, you can enjoy free WiFi, power outlets, comfortable reclining seats, and a restroom. Panda NY offers some of the cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to New York, with prices starting from $33.

  • Book Peter Pan Lines from Philadelphia to New York from $19. There are 30 Peter Pan Lines schedules from Philadelphia to New York and you can expect on average to pay for a Peter Pan Lines ticket to New York. In Philadelphia, Peter Pan Lines departs to New York from NE Corner of Schuylkill Ave & Walnut St and 1 other station. In New York, Peter Pan Lines arrives at Port Authority Bus Station and no other station.

    An average trip on Peter Pan Lines from Philadelphia to New York takes 2 hours and 13 minutes , while the fastest available Peter Pan Lines trip will get you to New York in 1 hours and 5 minutes .

    On weekends, Peter Pan Lines offers 37 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to New York.

  • Book TransportAzumah from Philadelphia to New York from $36. There are 1 TransportAzumah schedules from Philadelphia to New York and you can expect on average to pay for a TransportAzumah ticket to New York. In Philadelphia, TransportAzumah departs to New York from 30th St Station - 2955 Market St and no other station. In New York, TransportAzumah arrives at Columbia University and no other station.

    An average trip on TransportAzumah from Philadelphia to New York takes 2 hours and 30 minutes , while the fastest available TransportAzumah trip will get you to New York in 1 hours and 5 minutes .

    On weekends, TransportAzumah offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to New York.

  • Wanda Coach is one of the leading Chinatown bus carriers in the U.S. The company offers 6 daily bus trips to and from more than 70 cities across the East Coast and the Midwest. With bus ticket prices starting from $29 and convenient pick-up and drop-off locations, Wanda Coach is one of the preferred bus carriers for passengers looking to travel between the Chinatown districts of Philadelphia and New York.

Bus Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for buses from Philadelphia to New York

(Based on 786 ratings and reviews)

4.7

5.0

Robyn

February 10, 2025- Solo travel

Greyhound

Pros: I was truly impressed by the driver, in addition, when we arrived in NYC, he continues to give directions to passengers who needed additional info. Cons: Stakeholders most definitely need to ERECT 🚌 adequate waiting area for passengers, especially during the ⛱️ summer/❄️ winter....cud do with workers to assist with heavy bags, especially for seniors!!!! Tips: distributions of maps for tourists.

5.0

Kaniyah

January 18, 2025- Solo travel

Peter Pan Lines

What need improvement is the wifi it would be great if it stay on for the entire ride. Without tvs on the bus the travelers phones laptops and tablets are the only thing to keep the passengers entertained during their trip.

5.0

Julfikar Lumban

December 31, 2024- Solo travel

OurBus

Pros: Niagara Falls. Cons: Customer Cerviaa. Tips: Niagara Falls.

5.0

Mario

December 29, 2024- Solo travel

Peter Pan Lines

Pros: Peter Pan always great 🥰. Cons: Charging station in every chair not working.

4.0

Edilia

December 24, 2024- Solo travel

Wanda Coach

Pros: I liked how I was treated kind and when I couldn’t find the bus I was getting helped yo find it and thanks to the bus driver he helped me. Cons: Nothing. Tips: Bring snacks.

Price trends for buses from Philadelphia to New York

Average bus ticket prices from Philadelphia to New York by travel date

$107$71$36FebFeb

Average bus ticket prices from Philadelphia to New York by month

$71$57$43$29$14MAMJJASONDJF

Prices as travel date approaches

$107$86$64$43$213020100

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Philadelphia to New York

If you’re the first person to buy a Megabus ticket for a particular trip, you can find a bus ticket from Philadelphia to NYC for just $1. Otherwise, the average price for a bus ticket from Philly to NYC is around $8.
The best way to get from Philly to New York is by bus. Bus tickets generally cost just $9, and the trips take as little as 1 hour and 49 minutes. Trains from Philly to New York typically cost around $71 and still take at least 1 hour and 10 minutes, although most trips take longer. Flights are significantly more expensive, and take longer than both trains and buses when accounting for time to get through security.
Yes, a day-trip from Philadelphia to NYC is very doable. Buses take as little as 1 hour and 50 minutes to reach NYC from Philly, and bus trips in the opposite direction can be even faster. With over 100 trips going in each direction every day, you’ll have plenty of time to explore NYC and catch a bus back to Philly. The last bus of the day departs New York City at 11:00 p.m.

The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 46 minutes to cover the 130 kilometers from Philadelphia to New York. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 5 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to New York at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Philadelphia to New York, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 171 scheduled buses that travel from Philadelphia to New York every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 169 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Philadelphia to New York; ticket prices start at $15.69.

Is it better to travel by bus or train from Philadelphia to New York?

There are usually 48 daily train trips from Philadelphia to New York.

Bus
Train
Avg. Price
Avg. Price
$78.24
Avg. Price
$92.01
Daily Trips
Daily Trips
189
Daily Trips
48
Duration
Duration
2h 55m
Duration
1h 27m

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