Bus Philadelphia to Reading, PA - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Philadelphia to Reading, PA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Philadelphia to Reading, PA from various bus operators like FlixBus or OurBus for the next days.

today

$11

tomorrow

$15

Monday

$10

Tuesday

Wednesday

$30

Thursday

$10

Friday

$10

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 45m	4:40 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:25 PM	Reading, PA	BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/25/2026 4:40:00 PM to BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	1h 15m	2:15 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	3:30 PM	Reading, PA	BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/25/2026 2:15:00 PM to BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
OurBus	2h 20m	6:00 PM	Philadelphia	Philadelphia, PA	8:20 PM	Reading, PA	Bus Shelter 2 at 5th Street & Penn Street	Basic	$15	A Bus from OurBus goes from Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/25/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Shelter 2 at 5th Street & Penn Street, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
OurBus	1h 35m	6:45 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	8:20 PM	Reading, PA	Bus Shelter 2 at 5th Street & Penn Street	Basic	$15	A Bus from OurBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/25/2026 6:45:00 PM to Bus Shelter 2 at 5th Street & Penn Street, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 15m	11:55 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	1:10 AM	Reading, PA	BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/25/2026 11:55:00 PM to BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
OurBus	2h 5m	7:50 AM	Philadelphia	Philadelphia, PA	9:55 AM	Reading, PA	Bus Shelter 2 at 5th Street & Penn Street	Basic	$15	A Bus from OurBus goes from Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/26/2026 7:50:00 AM to Bus Shelter 2 at 5th Street & Penn Street, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
OurBus	2h 20m	5:30 PM	Philadelphia	Philadelphia, PA	7:50 PM	Reading, PA	Bus Shelter 2 at 5th Street & Penn Street	Basic	$15	A Bus from OurBus goes from Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/26/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Shelter 2 at 5th Street & Penn Street, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
FlixBus	1h 40m	9:15 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	10:55 AM	Reading, PA	BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/26/2026 9:15:00 AM to BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 45m	4:40 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:25 PM	Reading, PA	BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/26/2026 4:40:00 PM to BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	1h 15m	2:15 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	3:30 PM	Reading, PA	BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/26/2026 2:15:00 PM to BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 45m	4:40 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:25 PM	Reading, PA	BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/27/2026 4:40:00 PM to BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	1h 40m	9:15 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	10:55 AM	Reading, PA	BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:15:00 AM to BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 15m	2:15 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	3:30 PM	Reading, PA	BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/27/2026 2:15:00 PM to BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
FlixBus	1h 15m	11:55 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	1:10 AM	Reading, PA	BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:55:00 PM to BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	1h 10m	11:45 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	12:55 AM	Reading, PA	BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop		Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:45:00 PM to BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 40m	9:15 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	10:55 AM	Reading, PA	BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/30/2026 9:15:00 AM to BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 15m	2:15 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	3:30 PM	Reading, PA	BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/30/2026 2:15:00 PM to BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
FlixBus	1h 45m	4:40 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:25 PM	Reading, PA	BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/30/2026 4:40:00 PM to BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	1h 10m	11:45 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	12:55 AM	Reading, PA	BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:45:00 PM to BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 40m	9:15 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	10:55 AM	Reading, PA	BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/31/2026 9:15:00 AM to BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 15m	2:15 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	3:30 PM	Reading, PA	BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/31/2026 2:15:00 PM to BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
FlixBus	1h 45m	4:40 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:25 PM	Reading, PA	BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/31/2026 4:40:00 PM to BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
OurBus	2h 5m	7:50 AM	Philadelphia	Philadelphia, PA	9:55 AM	Reading, PA	Bus Shelter 2 at 5th Street & Penn Street	Basic	$15	A Bus from OurBus goes from Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/31/2026 7:50:00 AM to Bus Shelter 2 at 5th Street & Penn Street, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
OurBus	2h 20m	5:30 PM	Philadelphia	Philadelphia, PA	7:50 PM	Reading, PA	Bus Shelter 2 at 5th Street & Penn Street	Basic	$15	A Bus from OurBus goes from Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/31/2026 5:30:00 PM to Bus Shelter 2 at 5th Street & Penn Street, Reading, PA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to Reading, PA is $9 on 8/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Philadelphia and Reading, PA

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Philadelphia to Reading, PA. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Philadelphia and Reading, PA.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 16 buses from Philadelphia to Reading, PA, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and Reading, PA, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to Reading, PA

Compare all providers like FlixBus and OurBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to Reading, PA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to Reading, PA starting from $9!

Cheapest Bus	$9
Fastest Bus	1h 10m
Earliest Bus	2:15 PM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	47.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and OurBus

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to Reading, PA

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Philadelphia for Reading, PA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$15

Sunday 07/26

$15

Monday 07/27

$14

Tuesday 07/28

$11

Wednesday 07/29

$30

Thursday 07/30

$10

Friday 07/31

$10

Saturday 08/01

$15

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

$10

Saturday 08/08

$10

Sunday 08/09

$24

Monday 08/10

$10

Tuesday 08/11

$14

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Philadelphia to Reading, PA

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

With a price starting from $9, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to Reading, PA. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to Reading, PA, with $10. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $15.

How to save money travelling from Philadelphia to Reading, PA

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 Philadelphia to Reading, PA 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 Philadelphia to Reading, PA, 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 Philadelphia to Reading, PA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Philadelphia to Reading, PA

These are the most booked bus companies between Philadelphia to Reading, PA from our users.

OurBus from Philadelphia to Reading, PA

Here you will find the key facts about the OurBus bus route Philadelphia to Reading, PA:

Cheapest Price	$15
Fastest Bus	1h 35m
Earliest Bus	6:00 PM
Last Bus	5:30 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	6/30/2026

All bus stations and stops in Philadelphia and Reading, PA

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

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

Fairground Square Mall

N 5th Street Hwy 2910

BARTA Transportation Center Bus Stop

Intercity Bus Terminal

N 3rd St Reading 20

Service and Comfort on the bus from Philadelphia to Reading, PA

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

FAQs about the Philadelphia to Reading, PA bus

How much does a Philadelphia Reading, PA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $9 and takes 1h 40m to reach Reading, PA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Philadelphia to Reading, PA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $9 and $42. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Reading, PA.

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

Every day, the Philadelphia to Reading, PA bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Philadelphia to Reading, PA take?

The fastest bus from Philadelphia to Reading, PA is offered by FlixBus and takes 1h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $30. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Philadelphia to Reading, PA?

The earliest bus arriving in Reading, PA from Philadelphia starts at 2:15 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 Philadelphia to Reading, PA?

The latest bus trip departing from Philadelphia for Reading, PA starts at 11:45 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 Philadelphia Reading, PA route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Reading, PA?

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

What can I take with me on the Philadelphia to Reading, PA 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 Philadelphia Reading, PA 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 Philadelphia Reading, PA 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 Philadelphia to Reading, PA on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Philadelphia to Reading, PA

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Philadelphia and to Reading, PA

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