The cheapest and fastest coaches from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£78
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Buses per day
78
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 78 buses that leave Newark, NJ for Philadelphia, PA every day 77 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 121 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 45 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.
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-176310017:302h15New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street19:45Philadelphia Bus Station£171One-way0 changes
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-162119615:302h10New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street17:40Philadelphia Bus Station£171One-way0 changes
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-162119616:302h15New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street18:45Philadelphia Bus Station£171One-way0 changes
Fullington Trailways DOT# 120909 MC# 279618:302h00New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street20:30Philadelphia Bus Station£181One-way0 changes
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-176310023:591h51New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street1:50Philadelphia Bus Station£181One-way0 changes
23:101h30Newark, Penn Station0:40Philadelphia Bus Station£381One-way0 changes
1:451h30Newark, Penn Station3:15Philadelphia Bus Station£271One-way0 changes
FlixBus22:051h40Newark, Penn Station23:45Philadelphia Bus Station£241One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:351h40Newark, Penn Station19:15Philadelphia Bus Station£211One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:301h45Newark, Penn Station9:15Philadelphia Bus Station£461One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 121 km
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2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA coaches for today, Friday 26 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 8:30 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h10 | 10:40 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 9:30 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h10 | 11:40 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 Newark, Penn Station | 1h45 | 11:45 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 11:00 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h00 | 13:00 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 Newark, Penn Station | 1h50 | 13:30 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 12:00 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h40 | 14:40 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 12:25 Jersey City, Washington Blvd (Newport railway station), NJ | 2h15 | 14:40 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:40 Newark, Penn Station | 1h50 | 14:30 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
PPB 8708P · PPB 8436P | 12:40 Newark Station (NJ 07102), NJ | 3h05 | 15:45 Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 1 change | |
Fullington Trailways DOT# 120909 MC# 2796 | 13:00 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h05 | 15:05 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:25 Newark, Penn Station | 1h55 | 16:20 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
PPB 8640P | 15:20 Newark Station (NJ 07102), NJ | 1h55 | 17:15 Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 0 changesdirect | |
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 15:30 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h10 | 17:40 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 16:30 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h15 | 18:45 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:40 Newark, Penn Station | 1h50 | 18:30 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 17:30 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h15 | 19:45 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:35 Newark, Penn Station | 1h40 | 19:15 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Fullington Trailways DOT# 120909 MC# 2796 | 18:30 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h00 | 20:30 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:45 Newark, Penn Station | 1h50 | 20:35 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:05 Newark, Penn Station | 1h45 | 20:50 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 19:30 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h10 | 21:40 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 19:55 Jersey City, Washington Blvd (Newport railway station), NJ | 1h45 | 21:40 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:35 Newark, Penn Station | 1h55 | 22:30 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:05 Newark, Penn Station | 1h40 | 23:45 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 22:30 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 1h50 | 0:20 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:10 Newark, Penn Station | 1h30 | 0:40 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 23:59 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 1h51 | 1:50 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 27 June | |||||
![]() | 1:30 Newark, Penn Station | 1h45 | 3:15 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:45 Newark, Penn Station | 1h30 | 3:15 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 Newark, Penn Station | 2h00 | 5:00 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
PPB 8604P | 6:05 Newark Station (NJ 07102), NJ | 1h55 | 8:00 Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA | 0 changesdirect | |
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 6:30 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 2h00 | 8:30 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 Newark, Penn Station | 1h45 | 9:15 Philadelphia Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Buses from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA run on average 40 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
There are 40 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 121 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 121 km |
Average bus duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 40 |
Direct buses 40 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Peter Pan Bus from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PAYou can travel by bus between Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Peter Pan Bus for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- 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.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- 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).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Peter Pan Bus
- Small dogs and cats are allowed on board in a carrier.
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