Find coaches from Philadelphia, PA to Reading, US

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Next departures from Philadelphia to Reading on 7 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
    		Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    		Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)Cheapest
    FlixBus
      		Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
      		Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)Fastest
      OurBus
        		Spring Garden St & Front St
        		518 Penn StreetNo tags
        OurBus
          		Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot
          		518 Penn StreetNo tags

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          Get from Philadelphia to Reading

          This route is served by bus only

          The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

          4bus per day
          1h 40mAverage duration
          79 kmDistance
          2kgCO₂ emissions

          Bus Philadelphia, PA to Reading, US: Trip Overview

          Average ticket priceUS$21
          Average bus trip duration1h 40m
          Number of daily buses4
          Earliest bus departure08:30
          Distance78 km
          Latest bus departure18:45

          Philadelphia to Reading Bus

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          Frequently asked questions on the trip Philadelphia, PA - Reading, US

          1. How much does a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Reading cost?

            The bus ticket price from Philadelphia to Reading starts at US$15. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Philadelphia to Reading is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

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

            The average travel time between Philadelphia and Reading is around 1h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 1h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 81 km that separates the two cities.

          3. How many daily bus connections are there between Philadelphia and Reading?

            The number of buses from Philadelphia to Reading can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Philadelphia to Reading by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

          4. Which bus companies travel from Philadelphia to Reading?

            When taking the bus from Philadelphia to Reading, you can travel comfortably and safely with OurBus, FlixBus, Amtrak.

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

          Best price found
          31/10
          US$15
          01/11
          US$15
          Today
          US$16
          03/11
          US$11
          04/11
          US$9
          05/11
          US$9
          06/11
          US$9
          07/11
          US$10
          busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Reading, US was searched and found on 04 Nov 2025 with a price of US$9

          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 Reading, US as early as possible.

          You can expect to pay from US$9 to US$25 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Reading, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$9, which is on 2025-11-04.

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          Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Philadelphia to Reading will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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          Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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