Bus Newark to Philadelphia - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Newark to Philadelphia

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Newark to Philadelphia from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$17

tomorrow

Friday

Saturday

$16

Sunday

$28

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Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	1h 55m	2:25 PM	Newark	Penn Station	4:20 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 9/9/2026 2:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Greyhound US	1h 50m	6:45 PM	Newark	Penn Station	8:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 9/9/2026 6:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Greyhound US	1h 55m	8:35 PM	Newark	Penn Station	10:30 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 9/9/2026 8:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Greyhound US	1h 30m	11:10 PM	Newark	Penn Station	12:40 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 9/9/2026 11:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 12:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 45m	7:30 AM	Newark	Penn Station	9:15 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 9/12/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	1h 50m	4:40 PM	Newark	Penn Station	6:30 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 9/12/2026 4:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
FlixBus	1h 40m	5:35 PM	Newark	Penn Station	7:15 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 9/12/2026 5:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Greyhound US	1h 45m	1:30 AM	Newark	Penn Station	3:15 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 9/12/2026 1:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Greyhound US	1h 50m	12:40 PM	Newark	Penn Station	2:30 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 9/12/2026 12:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	1h 45m	1:30 AM	Newark	Penn Station	3:15 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 9/13/2026 1:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Greyhound US	1h 30m	1:45 AM	Newark	Penn Station	3:15 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 9/13/2026 1:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Greyhound US	1h 50m	12:40 PM	Newark	Penn Station	2:30 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 9/13/2026 12:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Greyhound US	1h 55m	2:25 PM	Newark	Penn Station	4:20 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 9/13/2026 2:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Greyhound US	1h 50m	6:45 PM	Newark	Penn Station	8:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 9/13/2026 6:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Newark to Philadelphia is $10 on 9/21/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Newark and Philadelphia

See here how frequent the connections between Newark and Philadelphia are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 30 daily buses from Newark to Philadelphia. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Newark and Philadelphia.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 20 buses from Newark to Philadelphia, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Newark and Philadelphia, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Newark to Philadelphia

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 17 times every day by bus from Newark to Philadelphia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Newark to Philadelphia starting from $10!

Cheapest Bus	$10
Fastest Bus	1h 30m
Earliest Bus	2:25 PM
Latest Bus	11:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	17 Ø
Distance	75.7 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Newark to Philadelphia

Every day, 17 buses from 2 bus companies leave Newark for Philadelphia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/09/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

$16

Thursday 09/10

$15

Friday 09/11

$15

Saturday 09/12

$16

Sunday 09/13

$15

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

$27

Monday 09/21

$10

Tuesday 09/22

$11

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

$11

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

$13

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Newark to Philadelphia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Newark to Philadelphia, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $11, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Newark to Philadelphia. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $16.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Newark to Philadelphia, with $10. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $16.

How to save money travelling from Newark to Philadelphia

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Newark to Philadelphia in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Newark to Philadelphia, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Newark to Philadelphia are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Newark to Philadelphia

These are the most booked bus companies between Newark to Philadelphia from our users.

Greyhound US from Newark to Philadelphia

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Newark to Philadelphia:

Cheapest Price	$16
Fastest Bus	1h 30m
Earliest Bus	2:25 PM
Last Bus	11:10 PM
Daily Connections	12 Ø
Found on	9/6/2026

All bus stations and stops in Newark and Philadelphia

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Newark and Philadelphia.

Penn Station

Raymond Plaza W 1

Broad St Across From Njt

Raymond Plaza East

Raymond Plaza East, between Ferry St. and Edison Pl

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

JFK & Broad

John F Kennedy Blvd 1401

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

Service and Comfort on the bus from Newark to Philadelphia

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Newark to Philadelphia? Or which bus companies serve the route Newark to Philadelphia? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Newark to Philadelphia bus

How much does a Newark Philadelphia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $10 and takes 1h 45m to reach Philadelphia. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Newark to Philadelphia?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $10 and $46. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Philadelphia.

On average, how many connections are available from Newark to Philadelphia each day?

Every day, the Newark to Philadelphia bus route is served by approximately 17 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Newark to Philadelphia take?

The fastest bus from Newark to Philadelphia is offered by Greyhound US and takes 1h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $40. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Newark to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus arriving in Philadelphia from Newark starts at 2:25 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Newark to Philadelphia?

The latest bus trip departing from Newark for Philadelphia starts at 11:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Newark Philadelphia route?

When traveling by bus from Newark to Philadelphia, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Philadelphia?

You can check all the direct connections between Newark and Philadelphia by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Newark to Philadelphia bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Newark Philadelphia bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Newark Philadelphia bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Newark to Philadelphia on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Newark to Philadelphia

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Newark and to Philadelphia

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Newark and to Philadelphia. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!