Next bus departures

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on September 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:45pm	Newark Penn Station	1h 50m	8:35pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:10pm	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	12:40am	Philadelphia Bus Station	Fastest
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:35pm	Newark Penn Station	1h 55m	10:30pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	8:20pm	Newark Penn Station	3h 25m	11:45pm	Philadelphia (Bus Terminal)	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on September 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:30am	Newark Penn Station	1h 45m	3:15am	Philadelphia Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:30am	Newark Penn Station	1h 20m	2:50am	Cherry Hill Mall	Fastest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:25am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	1:55am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:45am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	3:15am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:05am	Newark Penn Station	2h 30m	5:35am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:15am	Newark Penn Station	1h 45m	9:00am	Philadelphia (Bus Terminal)	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:05am	Newark Penn Station	1h 55m	5:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:40pm	Newark Penn Station	1h 50m	2:30pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on September 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:30am	Newark Penn Station	1h 45m	3:15am	Philadelphia Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:30am	Newark Penn Station	1h 20m	2:50am	Cherry Hill Mall	Fastest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:25am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	1:55am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:45am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	3:15am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:05am	Newark Penn Station	2h 30m	5:35am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:15am	Newark Penn Station	1h 45m	9:00am	Philadelphia (Bus Terminal)	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:05am	Newark Penn Station	1h 55m	5:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:40pm	Newark Penn Station	1h 50m	2:30pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on September 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:30am	Newark Penn Station	1h 20m	2:50am	Cherry Hill Mall	CheapestFastest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:25am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	1:55am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:30am	Newark Penn Station	1h 45m	3:15am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:05am	Newark Penn Station	2h 30m	5:35am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:15am	Newark Penn Station	1h 45m	9:00am	Philadelphia (Bus Terminal)	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:45am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	3:15am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:05am	Newark Penn Station	1h 55m	5:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:20pm	Newark Penn Station	1h 55m	5:15pm	Philadelphia (Bus Terminal)	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on September 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:30am	Newark Penn Station	1h 20m	2:50am	Cherry Hill Mall	CheapestFastest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:25am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	1:55am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:30am	Newark Penn Station	1h 45m	3:15am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:05am	Newark Penn Station	2h 30m	5:35am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:15am	Newark Penn Station	1h 45m	9:00am	Philadelphia (Bus Terminal)	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:45am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	3:15am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:05am	Newark Penn Station	1h 55m	5:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:20pm	Newark Penn Station	1h 55m	5:15pm	Philadelphia (Bus Terminal)	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on September 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:30am	Newark Penn Station	1h 20m	2:50am	Cherry Hill Mall	CheapestFastest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:25am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	1:55am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:30am	Newark Penn Station	1h 45m	3:15am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:05am	Newark Penn Station	2h 30m	5:35am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:15am	Newark Penn Station	1h 45m	9:00am	Philadelphia (Bus Terminal)	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:45am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	3:15am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:05am	Newark Penn Station	1h 55m	5:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:20pm	Newark Penn Station	1h 55m	5:15pm	Philadelphia (Bus Terminal)	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on September 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:30am	Newark Penn Station	1h 45m	3:15am	Philadelphia Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:30am	Newark Penn Station	1h 20m	2:50am	Cherry Hill Mall	Fastest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:25am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	1:55am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:45am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	3:15am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:05am	Newark Penn Station	2h 30m	5:35am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:15am	Newark Penn Station	1h 45m	9:00am	Philadelphia (Bus Terminal)	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:05am	Newark Penn Station	1h 55m	5:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:50am	Newark Penn Station	1h 40m	12:30pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Philadelphia on September 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:30am	Newark Penn Station	1h 45m	3:15am	Philadelphia Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:30am	Newark Penn Station	1h 20m	2:50am	Cherry Hill Mall	Fastest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:25am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	1:55am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:45am	Newark Penn Station	1h 30m	3:15am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:05am	Newark Penn Station	2h 30m	5:35am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:05am	Newark Penn Station	1h 55m	5:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:40pm	Newark Penn Station	1h 50m	2:30pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:30am	Newark Penn Station	1h 45m	9:15am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No 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 3 minutes, and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

1h 3mAverage Duration

119 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $340	Average Duration2h 48m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $272	Average Duration1h 3m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Newark and Philadelphia

Stops in Newark

A
Newark Liberty International Airport
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B
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
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Stops in Philadelphia

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

Compare bus companies

OurBus

4.0/53,312 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi3.0

Greyhound

3.5/588,146 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Users appreciate that the bus service reliably gets them to their destinations. However, there are some concerns about unclear signage for bus stops and occasional delays of up to an hour.

Greyhound Newark Philadelphia recent customer reviews

I didn't proceed with the trip because my children were tired of standing in the for 3hours due to over delayed

Lateefat S.

August 7, 2023

I"ve sent emails with regard to my experience to no avail. Not receiving a reply to this comment shows there is no customer service and the questionnaires designed only to placate your customers.

Michele K.

June 3, 2023

I am grateful for the ride to Philly but it would have been nice to leave on time.

Cheyenne H.

August 9, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/515,709 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Based on 15709 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 Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $22

FlixBus Newark Philadelphia recent customer reviews

I enjoyed the trip to Philadelphia in an air-conditioned bus that was clean and WiFi- equipped. I was even surprised that each seat had its own electrical outlet to charge a phone. I got to my destination in comfort and quickly. I recommend the FlixBus

Edna B.

April 20, 2026

It was delayed and I didn’t get on the reserved bus.

Si Un C.

September 16, 2024

Peter Pan

4.0/56,792 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.8

Based on 6792 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at $38

Peter Pan Newark Philadelphia recent customer reviews

I really appreciated the driver! He was friendly, helpful and communicated thoughtfully

Marlene B.

March 30, 2026

Aviator Charters

1.0/51 reviews

Timeliness0.0

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Newark to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Newark to Philadelphia start from $22. The average price for this route is around $144. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
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 118 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 20m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Newark to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 56 buses available per day, including services from OurBus, Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan, Aviator Charters.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Newark to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Newark to Philadelphia at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Newark to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Newark to Philadelphia generates an estimated 2.93075 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
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 3312 reviews.
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 3.8.
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 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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 4.7 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

09-13

$23

09-14

$20

Today

$23

09-16

$15

09-17

$16

09-18

$20

09-19

$19

09-20

$20

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA, US was searched and found on Sep 16, 2026 with a price of $15

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, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $120 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Philadelphia, PA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2026-09-16.

Usually Peter Pan 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.