Bus from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on December 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Peter PanBus
Newark Penn Station
Philadelphia (Spring Garden)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Newark Penn Station
199 Spring Garden St.Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Newark Penn Station
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
FlixBusBus
Newark Penn Station
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags
OurBusBus
Newark Airport, NJ
Philadelphia, PANo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 hour 6 minutes, and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

62train per day
1h 6mAverage Duration
118 kmDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$15 - $186Average Duration2h 48m
3kg CO₂e
Average Price$19 - $522Average Duration1h 6m
11kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Newark to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Newark to Philadelphia start from $15. The average price for this route is around $142. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Newark to Philadelphia?

    The average bus travel time from Newark to Philadelphia is 2h 48m, covering a distance of 129 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 30m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Newark to Philadelphia route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 60 buses available per day, including services from OurBus, Peter Pan, Greyhound, FlixBus, La Cubana Xpress.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Newark to Philadelphia?

    The earliest bus departs from Newark to Philadelphia at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Newark to Philadelphia?

    A bus trip from Newark to Philadelphia generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Newark to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3148 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Newark to Philadelphia?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Newark to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Newark to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-26
$31
11-27
$30
Today
$31
11-29
$23
11-30
$23
12-01
$23
12-02
$19
12-03
$18
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $165 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually OurBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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