How much is the bus ticket from Buffalo to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Buffalo to Philadelphia start at R 971. The average price for this route is around R 1 672. 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 10m, covering a distance of 454 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 63 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 3169 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 New York Trailways , 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 847 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	23:15	Transportation Center	9h 35m	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	17:20	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	10h 25m	03:45	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	13:45	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	12h 5m	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	23:15	Transportation Center	10h 5m	09:20	12 Schuylkill Ave	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	23:15	Transportation Center	9h 35m	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
	Bus	11:25	Buffalo Niagara International Airport, (Arrivals) Bus parking area	9h 15m	20:40	12 Schuylkill Ave	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 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:59	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	15h 11m	15:10	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
	Bus	11:25	Buffalo Niagara International Airport, (Arrivals) Bus parking area	9h 15m	20:40	12 Schuylkill Ave	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 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	00:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	11h	11:55	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	11:25	Buffalo Niagara International Airport, (Arrivals) Bus parking area	9h 15m	20:40	12 Schuylkill Ave	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	12h 30m	21:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	17:20	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	10h 25m	03:45	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 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	23:15	Transportation Center	9h 35m	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
	Bus	11:25	Buffalo Niagara International Airport, (Arrivals) Bus parking area	9h 15m	20:40	12 Schuylkill Ave	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 20 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	23:15	Transportation Center	9h 35m	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	CheapestFastest
	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
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	11:35	Transportation Center	11h 5m	22:40	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 21 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	23:15	Transportation Center	9h 35m	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
	Bus	11:25	Buffalo Niagara International Airport, (Arrivals) Bus parking area	9h 15m	20:40	12 Schuylkill Ave	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 22 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	23:15	Transportation Center	9h 35m	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
	Bus	11:25	Buffalo Niagara International Airport, (Arrivals) Bus parking area	9h 15m	20:40	12 Schuylkill Ave	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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:08 PM 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 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 971, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

63bus per day

12h 10mAverage duration

454 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 971 - R 4 203	Average duration12h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 274 - R 17 050	Average duration11h 3m	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

3.5/511 619 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 432 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

OurBus

4/53 171 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Fullington

New York Trailways

4/54 419 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.2

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, 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 971. The average price for this route is around R 1 672. 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 10m, covering a distance of 454 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 63 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 3169 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 New York Trailways, 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

13/12

R 2 040

14/12

R 1 729

Today

R 1 919

16/12

R 1 729

17/12

R 1 357

18/12

R 1 435

19/12

R 1 729

20/12

R 1 694

The cheapest trip from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 357

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 1 357 to R 3 025 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 1 357, which is on 2025-12-17.

Usually OurBus, FlixBus 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.