What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Akron?

The distance between Philadelphia and Akron is around 553 km (343 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Akron?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, and end it at RKP Transit Center, in Akron.

Bus Philadelphia to Akron from $144 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Philadelphia to Akron on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	7:00am	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	1d 3h	10:05am	RKP Transit Center	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	2:00pm	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	20h 5m	10:05am	RKP Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	3:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	18h 25m	10:05am	RKP Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	6:25pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	15h 40m	10:05am	RKP Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 35m	10:05am	RKP Transit Center	No tags

Get from Philadelphia to Akron

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

18h 30mAverage Duration

552 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87379 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $102

Greyhound Philadelphia Akron recent customer reviews

I have been used greyhound for a few trips now and so far have enjoyed my trips. The staff are very helpful and professional and for someone who does not like flying, this is a wonderful option for my out of town trips.

Cynthia C.

February 7, 2018

I think stops should be included on the rider’s itinerary.

Rashid A N.

April 7, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Akron?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in Akron

A - RKP Transit Center

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

What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Akron?
The distance between Philadelphia and Akron is around 553 km (343 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Akron?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, and end it at RKP Transit Center, in Akron.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$181

11-17

$158

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11-23

$144

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Akron was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $144

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

You can expect to pay from $144 to $209 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Akron based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $144 which is on 2025-11-23.