Philadelphia to New York Bus: The Honest, No-Fuss Way Up the Northeast Corridor

The Philadelphia to New York bus is one of the busiest short hops in the country, and Greyhound has been working the Northeast Corridor for decades. Booking a Philadelphia to New York bus for a Knicks game, a Broadway show, a Monday meeting in Midtown, or a weekend visiting friends in Brooklyn? Pick your stop, pick your time, book your seat. No airport check-in, no security line, no driving the New Jersey Turnpike, no parking to figure out. Your seat is sorted when you book.

Where Greyhound picks you up in Philadelphia

Greyhound stops in the Philadelphia area include Philadelphia (Schuylkill & Walnut), Camden Walter Rand Trans Center, and Malvern. Pick the one closest to where you're starting from. Tap the SEPTA Key card at any SEPTA gate to reach them.

Philadelphia (Schuylkill & Walnut) sits two blocks from SEPTA 30th Street Station. You can roll in on Regional Rail, the Market-Frankford El, the trolley lines or Amtrak, and the Schuylkill River Trail runs right past for walkers and cyclists. Show up 15 minutes before departure and you're set.

Camden Walter Rand Trans Center is in downtown Camden, New Jersey, across the Delaware River from Center City. The PATCO Speedline at Broadway Station gets you back to Philadelphia in minutes, and NJ Transit's River LINE light rail runs from here up to Trenton. Easier than schlepping into Center City if you live this side of the river.

Malvern is the Main Line stop in Chester County for suburban travelers, with the SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail line stopping at Malvern Station for onward service into Center City.

How to get around New York when your bus from Philadelphia to New York arrives

NYC is a transit town. Grab an OMNY tap-to-pay card or use your phone or contactless bank card straight at the turnstile and you've got the subway, MTA buses, and the Staten Island Railway covered. The MTA fully retired the MetroCard in late 2025. Whichever Greyhound stop you arrive at, you're a short walk from multiple subway lines, so you can be on the next train inside ten minutes of stepping off the bus. Yellow cabs and rideshares cover the gaps everywhere.

New York (Hudson Yards Trailways) on West 33rd Street puts you a two-minute walk from the 7 train at 34th Street-Hudson Yards. The High Line and Penn Station are both walkable.

New York Midtown West on West 36th Street drops you in the Garment District, walking distance to Penn Station, Madison Square Garden, the A/C/E at 34th Street and the 1/2/3 at Seventh Avenue. PATH at 33rd Street if you're heading to Jersey City or Hoboken.

Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St) in Sunset Park skips Manhattan entirely. The D, N and R subway lines are at 36th Street and 9th Avenue, with MTA buses running across Sunset Park, Bay Ridge, Park Slope and into Lower Manhattan. Industry City and the busy Eighth Avenue Chinatown corridor are right there.

What's on board the Philadelphia to New York bus

Free Wi-Fi. Power outlets at every seat. Reclining seats with extra legroom. Restroom on board. Your seat is sorted when you book, so there's no scramble at the curb. Want to pick a specific seat? Reserved seat selection is a paid add-on at booking. Pack a snack, charge your laptop, and get a couple of hours of work done while someone else handles the road. Standard Greyhound luggage allowance applies - check the latest at the Greyhound baggage policy page if you're packing heavy.

Best time to visit New York

NYC has a humid continental climate. The best months to visit are usually April through June and September through October. Spring brings mild temperatures, blooming parks, and outdoor events kicking off across the city. Fall is even better for many travelers: foliage in Central Park and Prospect Park, the TCS New York City Marathon on the first Sunday in November, Open House New York opening up landmark buildings, and clear blue skies that show the skyline at its best.

July and August get hot and humid, but bring free outdoor programming - SummerStage in Central Park, free Friday nights at MoMA, the Shakespeare in the Park festival, and beach days at Coney Island and the Rockaways. December through February is properly cold, but the holiday season is its own draw: the Rockefeller Center tree and skating rink, the Bryant Park Winter Village, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on the fourth Thursday in November, and the Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop. NYC Restaurant Week in late January puts top-tier kitchens on prix-fixe menus.

Top things to do in New York

NYC's biggest hits cluster around Manhattan and Brooklyn. From the Greyhound Midtown West and Hudson Yards stops you're already in striking distance of most of these. From the Brooklyn stop, the borough's own highlights start at your feet.

• Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, accessed via the Battery Park ferry in Lower Manhattan. The Staten Island Ferry is free and gives you a Statue of Liberty view at no charge if you'd rather skip the ticket.
• Central Park, stretching between the Upper West and Upper East Sides. Sheep Meadow, the Bethesda Terrace, the Conservatory Garden in spring.
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) on Museum Mile, Upper East Side, plus MoMA in Midtown and the Guggenheim further up Fifth Avenue.
• The High Line, the elevated park running through Chelsea, the Meatpacking District and Hudson Yards. Walks straight past the Hudson Yards Greyhound stop.
• Times Square and the Broadway theater district in Midtown Manhattan. TKTS booth on Father Duffy Square for same-day discount tickets.
• Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO, especially walkable from the Sunset Park / 3 Av/38th St Greyhound drop-off via the D or N train.
• Williamsburg, Harlem and the East Village if you want neighborhoods over landmarks. Indie music, jazz roots and old-school punk respectively.

Manhattan runs on a grid: streets east-west, avenues north-south, with Broadway cutting diagonally. Once you've got that, you can find anything.

Why people pick the bus on this corridor

Once you factor in getting to PHL or Newark, the security queue, and a cab into Midtown, the door-to-door time on the bus isn't far off the air shuttle, and the bus drops you straight in Manhattan or Brooklyn. No check-in. No security. No baggage carousel. Business travelers between Philadelphia's universities, hospitals and finance crowd and New York's commercial center use this run constantly. So do students, weekenders heading up for theater or museums, and Phillies fans coming back from a Mets-Phillies game with stories to tell.

Book your Philadelphia to New York bus

Booking early typically gets you the best fare. Pick your stop, pick your time, and grab your seat using the search on this page. The bus from Philadelphia to New York shows up, you get on, and you're in the city. Greyhound has been working this run for decades. We know the road.

Looking for Greyhound Bus Tickets from Philadelphia to New York?

Your search ends here! We've got all the info you need to plan your bus journey. The trip from Philadelphia to New York can be as quick as 1 hour 55 minutes and as cost-effective as $15.98. The first bus of the day departs at 12:25 am and the last bus departs at 10:30 pm. Greyhound offers 46 buses daily between Philadelphia and New York. Traveling with Greyhound guarantees free Wifi, access to power sockets, and a guaranteed seat for your journey. Don't miss any updates on your bus trip: stay informed with our real-time bus tracker and check the status of your ride to New York in seconds.

How to Book Your Bus Trip to New York from Philadelphia

With Greyhound, reserving a ticket for your bus trip is a breeze. You can easily complete your booking on this website or through the free Greyhound App, all within a few simple clicks. You will have a variety of rides to choose from, as on many of our routes you will be offered both Greyhound and FlixBus bus rides, so you can choose the option that best fits your schedule. When booking your ticket from Philadelphia to New York, you have a range of secure online payment options at your disposal, including both debit and credit cards. If you prefer, cash payments are also accepted at various sales points. If you're on the hunt for a cheap ticket to New York, remember to book early. Traveling on weekdays or during non-peak hours can also lead you to some of the most budget-friendly fares available!