How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Philadelphia start from $123. The average price for this route is around $245. 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 Birmingham to Philadelphia?

The average bus travel time from Birmingham to Philadelphia is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 1262 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 50m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Birmingham to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Philadelphia at 2:25am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.

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

A bus trip from Birmingham to Philadelphia generates an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5759 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

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

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

Bus Birmingham to Philadelphia from $127 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Philadelphia on February 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	22h 30m	10:10pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	20h 30m	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	4:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 50m	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:55pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	20h 50m	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	7:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	1d 4h	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Philadelphia on February 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	22h 30m	10:10pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	20h 30m	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	1d	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	4:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 50m	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	7:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	1d 4h	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Philadelphia on March 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	23h 35m	3:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	20h 30m	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	1d	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	4:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 50m	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	7:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	1d 4h	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Philadelphia on March 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	1d 3h	8:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	20h 30m	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	5:10pm	Birmingham Station	22h 43m	4:53pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	1d	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	4:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 50m	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Philadelphia on March 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	1d 4h	4:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	20h 30m	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	1d	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	4:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 50m	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	7:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	1d 4h	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 2:56 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham 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 21 hours 44 minutes, and with fares starting at just $228, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

21h 44mAverage Duration

1258 kmDistance

114kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$123 - $367	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$228 - $482	Average Duration21h 44m	CO₂ emissions 114kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Philadelphia?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
1801 Morris Ave, 35203 Birmingham, AL
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B
McDonald's - Birmingham
2427 Acton Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243, USA
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Stops in Philadelphia

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

Greyhound

3.5/587,524 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Amtrak

4/55,762 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham, US to Philadelphia, PA 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 Birmingham to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Philadelphia start from $123. The average price for this route is around $245. 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 Birmingham to Philadelphia?
The average bus travel time from Birmingham to Philadelphia is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 1262 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 50m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Birmingham to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Philadelphia at 2:25am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Birmingham to Philadelphia generates an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5759 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Philadelphia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, 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

02-25

$302

02-26

$175

Today

$288

02-28

$305

03-01

$184

03-02

$167

03-03

No data

03-04

$170

The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Mar 2, 2026 with a price of $167

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

You can expect to pay from $167 to $967 for a bus ticket from Birmingham, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $167 which is on 2026-03-02.

Usually Amtrak 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.