What is the distance between Baltimore and Philadelphia?

The distance between the two cities is 90 miles (145 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Baltimore to Philadelphia?

If you're headed to Philadelphia from Baltimore, chances are that your bus will depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Liberty Bell, Love Park, Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, The Barnes Foundation and Schuylkill River Trail.

Bus Baltimore to Philadelphia from $15 | Refundable Tickets

TodaySep 2

from $33

TomorrowSep 3

from $25

ThuSep 4

from $27

FriSep 5

from $29

SatSep 6

from $27

SunSep 7

from $29

MonSep 8

from $25

TueSep 9

from $17

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: September 3 at 3:35pm
Departure city: Baltimore
Departure location: Baltimore Bus Terminal
Arrival time: September 3 at 5:55pm
Destination city: Philadelphia
Destination location: Philadelphia (Spring Garden)
Operated by: Peter Pan
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 20m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: September 3 at 8:20pm
Departure city: Baltimore
Departure location: Baltimore (White Marsh P&R)
Arrival time: September 3 at 10:05pm
Destination city: Philadelphia
Destination location: Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)
Operated by: Peter Pan
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 45m
Departure time: September 3 at 4:35am
Departure city: Baltimore
Departure location: Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
Arrival time: September 3 at 6:45am
Destination city: Philadelphia
Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 10m
Departure time: September 3 at 12:15am
Departure city: Baltimore
Departure location: Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
Arrival time: September 3 at 2:05am
Destination city: Philadelphia
Destination location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 50m
Departure time: September 3 at 5:45pm
Departure city: Baltimore
Departure location: Baltimore Bus Terminal
Arrival time: September 3 at 8:05pm
Destination city: Philadelphia
Destination location: Philadelphia (Spring Garden)
Operated by: Peter Pan
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 20m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Baltimore to Philadelphia.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $57	Average Duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$8 - $364	Average Duration1h 14m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Baltimore to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 hour 14 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

58train per day

1h 14mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest ticket

14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Baltimore to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$27

Average bus trip duration2h 5m

Number of daily buses21

Earliest bus departure12:15am

Distance93 miles (149 km)

Latest bus departure11:25pm

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Peter Pan

4/56,238 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 13 reviews, Peter Pan was rated 4.2 stars for this trip. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at $15, with the trip lasting on average 138.

Peter Pan Baltimore Philadelphia recent customer reviews

I wanted to get a refund because I couldn‘t attend the trip. I also booked the „refund for any reason“ option, however a refund was still not possible.

Julia B.

July 18, 2025

My bus was hours late with zero communication of status. I had to change my travel plans.

Grace A.

October 21, 2024

Seat was comfortable. As a senior using a cane, though I hadn’t registered as one that was disabled, staff and travelers alike went out of their way to be accommodating.

Wanda Y.

April 21, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,229 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

Peter Pan Baltimore Philadelphia recent customer reviews

I wanted to get a refund because I couldn‘t attend the trip. I also booked the „refund for any reason“ option, however a refund was still not possible.

Julia B.

July 18, 2025

My bus was hours late with zero communication of status. I had to change my travel plans.

Grace A.

October 21, 2024

Seat was comfortable. As a senior using a cane, though I hadn’t registered as one that was disabled, staff and travelers alike went out of their way to be accommodating.

Wanda Y.

April 21, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/510,363 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

Peter Pan Baltimore Philadelphia recent customer reviews

I wanted to get a refund because I couldn‘t attend the trip. I also booked the „refund for any reason“ option, however a refund was still not possible.

Julia B.

July 18, 2025

My bus was hours late with zero communication of status. I had to change my travel plans.

Grace A.

October 21, 2024

Seat was comfortable. As a senior using a cane, though I hadn’t registered as one that was disabled, staff and travelers alike went out of their way to be accommodating.

Wanda Y.

April 21, 2023

Owl Bus

3/5105 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3

Wifi2.3

Based on 105 reviews, the company was rated 2.9 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the wifi. Owl Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $29

Peter Pan Baltimore Philadelphia recent customer reviews

I wanted to get a refund because I couldn‘t attend the trip. I also booked the „refund for any reason“ option, however a refund was still not possible.

Julia B.

July 18, 2025

My bus was hours late with zero communication of status. I had to change my travel plans.

Grace A.

October 21, 2024

Seat was comfortable. As a senior using a cane, though I hadn’t registered as one that was disabled, staff and travelers alike went out of their way to be accommodating.

Wanda Y.

April 21, 2023

OurBus

4/53,112 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Baltimore and Philadelphia, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

Peter Pan Baltimore Philadelphia recent customer reviews

I wanted to get a refund because I couldn‘t attend the trip. I also booked the „refund for any reason“ option, however a refund was still not possible.

Julia B.

July 18, 2025

My bus was hours late with zero communication of status. I had to change my travel plans.

Grace A.

October 21, 2024

Seat was comfortable. As a senior using a cane, though I hadn’t registered as one that was disabled, staff and travelers alike went out of their way to be accommodating.

Wanda Y.

April 21, 2023

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Baltimore to Philadelphia Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Baltimore and Philadelphia?

Stops in Baltimore

A - Baltimore Downtown Bus Station

B - Maryland Ave & I-83

C - Penn Station

D - Baltimore Airport

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - JFK Bd & N 30th St

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - Independence Travel Center

Frequently asked questions for your trip Baltimore - Philadelphia, PA

What is the distance between Baltimore and Philadelphia?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Baltimore to Philadelphia?
What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/31

$25

09/01

$25

Today

$23

09/03

$22

09/04

$20

09/05

$23

09/06

$22

09/07

$22

The cheapest trip from Baltimore to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $52 for a bus ticket from Baltimore to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-09-04.

Usually Owl Bus, 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.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Baltimore to Philadelphia, PA?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2h 5m	Avg Price$27	Daily Departures21
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 14m	Avg Price$28	Daily Departures58

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What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

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