How much is the bus ticket from Buffalo to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Buffalo to Philadelphia start at R 987. The average price for this route is around R 1 215. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Buffalo to Philadelphia?

The average bus journey time from Buffalo to Philadelphia is 12h 15m, covering a distance of 451 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h 15m and is operated by OurBus .

Which bus companies service the Buffalo to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 56 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , OurBus , Fullington , New York Trailways .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Buffalo to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus departs from Buffalo to Philadelphia at 00:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Buffalo to Philadelphia?

A bus trip from Buffalo to Philadelphia produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Buffalo 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 3188 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Buffalo to Philadelphia?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company New York Trailways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Buffalo to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Buffalo to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is New York Trailways , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Buffalo to Philadelphia from R 936 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 29 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	23:15	Transportation Center	12h 30m	11:45	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
	Bus	17:20	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	10h 25m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	13h 10m	11:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	22:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	11h 15m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	23:15	Transportation Center	11h 30m	10:45	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 30 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	06:00	Transportation Center	13h 45m	19:45	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
	Bus	23:20	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	9h 55m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	00:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	11h	11:55	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	12h 30m	21:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	09:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	10h 15m	19:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 31 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	06:00	Transportation Center	15h 45m	21:45	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
	Bus	23:20	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	9h 55m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	00:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	11h	11:55	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	12h 30m	21:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	09:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	10h 15m	19:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 1 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:50	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	11h 25m	19:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	23:20	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	9h 55m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	00:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	11h	11:55	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	12h 30m	21:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	09:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	10h 15m	19:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 2 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	13h 5m	20:35	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	23:20	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	9h 55m	09:15	Schuylkill & Walnut	Fastest
	Bus	00:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	11h	11:55	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	12h 30m	21:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	09:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	10h 15m	19:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 3 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:59	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	11h 56m	11:55	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	23:20	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	9h 55m	09:15	Schuylkill & Walnut	Fastest
	Bus	00:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	11h	11:55	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	12h 10m	11:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	09:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	10h 15m	19:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 4 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:59	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	14h 31m	14:30	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	Cheapest
	Bus	17:20	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	10h 25m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	Bus	00:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	11h	11:55	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	13h 10m	11:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	07:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	12h 15m	19:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 5 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	12h 15m	19:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	17:20	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	10h 25m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	Bus	00:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	11h	11:55	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	12h 30m	21:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	13:45	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	12h 5m	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:30 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Buffalo to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 12 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 987, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

56bus per day

12h 15mAverage duration

451 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 987 - R 5 153	Average duration12h 15m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 199 - R 13 257	Average duration11h 9m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Buffalo and Philadelphia?

Stops in Buffalo

A
Buffalo Airport
B
Transportation Center
185 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
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C
Exchange Street Station
75 Exchange St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
Visit page

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
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

FlixBus

3.5/512 162 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 518 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

OurBus

4/53 188 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3

Fullington

New York Trailways

4/54 431 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.2

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Buffalo to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Buffalo to Philadelphia start at R 987. The average price for this route is around R 1 215. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Buffalo to Philadelphia?
The average bus journey time from Buffalo to Philadelphia is 12h 15m, covering a distance of 451 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h 15m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Buffalo to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 56 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, OurBus, Fullington, New York Trailways.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Buffalo to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Buffalo to Philadelphia at 00:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Buffalo to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Buffalo to Philadelphia produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Buffalo 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 3188 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Buffalo to Philadelphia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company New York Trailways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Buffalo to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Buffalo to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is New York Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

27/01

R 1 847

28/01

R 1 920

Today

R 1 985

30/01

R 2 303

31/01

R 1 806

01/02

R 1 359

02/02

R 1 058

03/02

R 1 375

The cheapest trip from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 02 Feb 2026 with a price of R 1 058

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 058 to R 2 473 for a bus ticket from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 058, which is on 2026-02-02.

Usually FlixBus, 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.