How far is Cincinnati from Philadelphia?

Cincinnati and Philadelphia are 498 miles (803 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?

Most of the buses traveling from Cincinnati to Philadelphia leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Reading Terminal Market, Please Touch Museum, The Franklin Institute, Independence Hall and Shofuso Japanese House and Garden.

Bus Cincinnati to Philadelphia from $95 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cincinnati to Philadelphia on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	19h 30m	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	22h 15m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 6h	12:05am	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 5h	10:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	19h 50m	1:20pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Philadelphia on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d 12h	10:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	19h 30m	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:25am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 4h	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 6h	12:05am	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	22h 15m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Philadelphia on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:25am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 4h	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	19h 30m	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	22h 15m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	19h 50m	1:20pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 7h	11:40am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Philadelphia on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 8h	12:45pm	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	19h 30m	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:25am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 4h	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	19h 50m	1:20pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	22h 15m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Philadelphia on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 8h	12:30pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	19h 30m	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:25am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 4h	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	19h 50m	1:20pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	22h 15m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cincinnati to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 17 hours 14 minutes and with fares starting at just $98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

17h 14mAverage Duration

501 milesDistance

73kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$82 - $433	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$98 - $248	Average Duration17h 14m	CO₂ emissions 73kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cincinnati and Philadelphia?

Stops in Cincinnati

A
Greyhound Station
1005 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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B
Northland Blvd
290-322 Northland Blvd, Springdale, OH 45246, USA

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cincinnati to Philadelphia, PA by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$201

11/24

$231

Today

$240

11/26

$203

11/27

$165

11/28

$158

11/29

$258

11/30

$239

The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $158

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

You can expect to pay from $158 to $333 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $158 which is on 2025-11-28.