Next bus departures

Next departures for Cincinnati to Philadelphia on October 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	20h 30m	2:10pm	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	19h 30m	1:10pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures for Cincinnati to Philadelphia on October 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	2:10pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	14h	4:10am	Philadelphia Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:00pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	13h 10m	4:10am	Philadelphia Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	4:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	21h 20m	2:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	20h 30m	2:10pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	19h 30m	1:10pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	2:10pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	15h 25m	5:35am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	4:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d	5:35am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	3:00pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	14h 35m	5:35am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Philadelphia on October 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	4:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d	5:35am	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	19h 30m	1:10pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	4:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	21h 20m	2:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	4:30am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 5h	9:45am	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	5:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 2h	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	4:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 9h	2:25pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d 2h	1:10pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wifi Toilet Power outlets	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d 10h	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	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 a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 17 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

17h 18mAverage Duration

501 milesDistance

73kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$75 - $237	Average Duration21h 20m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$100 - $672	Average Duration17h 18m	CO₂ emissions 73kg CO₂e

Bus stations and 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
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

Greyhound

3.5/588,197 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

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

3.5/516,035 reviews

Staff4.2

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, Greyhound, Futura, Tufesa, Chihuahuenses, Adirondack Trailways, Valley Transit

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cincinnati to Philadelphia start from $75. The average price for this route is around $109. 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 Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
The average bus trip duration from Cincinnati to Philadelphia is 21h 20m, covering a distance of 498 miles (803 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cincinnati to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Cincinnati to Philadelphia at 3:40am. And the latest bus departs at 5:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Cincinnati to Philadelphia generates an estimated 20.064025 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 88182 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

10/01

$161

10/02

$130

Today

$102

10/04

$119

10/05

$81

10/06

$77

10/07

$77

10/08

$99

The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Philadelphia, PA, US was searched and found on Oct 6, 2026 with a price of $77

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, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $77 to $212 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Philadelphia, PA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $77 which is on 2026-10-06.