How far is Macon from Philadelphia?

The distance between the two cities is 681 miles (1097 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Macon to Philadelphia leave from Macon Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your 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 The Barnes Foundation, Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Independence Hall, The Franklin Institute and National Museum of Jewish History.

Bus Macon to Philadelphia from $165 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Macon to Philadelphia on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:25pm	Macon Bus Station	1d 13h	11:40am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:25pm	Macon Bus Station	1d 11h	9:30am	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:25pm	Macon Bus Station	21h 50m	8:15pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:25pm	Macon Bus Station	1d 11h	9:30am	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	No tags
	Bus	10:25pm	Macon Bus Station	1d 8h	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Get from Macon to Philadelphia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 23 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

23h 45mAverage Duration

678 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Macon and Philadelphia?

Stops in Macon

A
Macon Greyhound Bus Station
65 Spring St, Macon, GA 31201

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 Macon, GA to Philadelphia, PA by bus

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The cheapest trip from Macon, GA to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $165

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

You can expect to pay from $165 to $205 for a bus ticket from Macon, GA to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $165 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Greyhound 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.