What is the distance between Philadelphia and Allentown?

The distance covered from Philadelphia to Allentown is 81 km (50 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Allentown?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, and end it at Allentown Bus Terminal, in Allentown.

Bus Philadelphia to Allentown from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Allentown on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1h 40m	5:40pm	112 N 6th St	Cheapest
Bus	5:45pm	30th Street Station	1h 10m	6:55pm	Allentown, PA	Fastest
Bus	3:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	2h	5:40pm	112 N 6th St	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Allentown on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10am	12 Schuylkill Ave	1h 40m	12:50pm	4440 Hamilton Blvd	Cheapest
Bus	5:45pm	30th Street Station	1h 10m	6:55pm	Allentown, PA	Fastest
Bus	11:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	2h 25m	1:45pm	112 N 6th St	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1h 40m	10:55am	112 N 6th St	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	12 Schuylkill Ave	1h 55m	3:25pm	Allentown	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Allentown on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1h 40m	5:40pm	112 N 6th St	Cheapest
Bus	5:45pm	30th Street Station	1h 10m	6:55pm	Allentown, PA	Fastest
Bus	11:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	2h 25m	1:45pm	112 N 6th St	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1h 40m	10:55am	112 N 6th St	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	12 Schuylkill Ave	1h 55m	3:25pm	Allentown	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Allentown on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	2h 25m	1:45pm	112 N 6th St	Cheapest
Bus	5:45pm	30th Street Station	1h 10m	6:55pm	Allentown, PA	Fastest
Bus	11:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	3h	2:20pm	Lehigh Valley International Airport	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Allentown on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	2h 25m	1:45pm	112 N 6th St	Cheapest
Bus	5:45pm	30th Street Station	1h 10m	6:55pm	Allentown, PA	Fastest
Bus	11:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	3h	2:20pm	Lehigh Valley International Airport	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	12 Schuylkill Ave	1h 55m	3:25pm	Allentown	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Allentown on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1h 40m	5:40pm	112 N 6th St	Cheapest
Bus	5:45pm	30th Street Station	1h 10m	6:55pm	Allentown, PA	Fastest
Bus	11:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	2h 25m	1:45pm	112 N 6th St	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1h 40m	10:55am	112 N 6th St	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	12 Schuylkill Ave	1h 55m	3:25pm	Allentown	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Allentown on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10am	12 Schuylkill Ave	1h 40m	12:50pm	4440 Hamilton Blvd	Cheapest
Bus	5:45pm	30th Street Station	1h 10m	6:55pm	Allentown, PA	Fastest
Bus	11:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	2h 25m	1:45pm	112 N 6th St	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1h 40m	10:55am	112 N 6th St	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	12 Schuylkill Ave	1h 55m	3:25pm	Allentown	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:19 AM EST.

Get from Philadelphia to Allentown

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1h 55mAverage Duration

77 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,373 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87373 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $26

Greyhound Philadelphia Allentown recent customer reviews

I found the service incredibly precise, clean and the staff was really kind at all times. Amazing!

John M.

January 4, 2023

Bus broke down

Jeff S.

December 28, 2023

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OurBus

4/53,147 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

Amtrak

4/55,585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Allentown?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in Allentown

A - Allentown Bus Terminal

B - Transportation Center

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

What is the distance between Philadelphia and Allentown?
The distance covered from Philadelphia to Allentown is 81 km (50 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Allentown?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, and end it at Allentown Bus Terminal, in Allentown.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-13

$25

11-14

$38

Today

$26

11-16

$28

11-17

$22

11-18

$22

11-19

$22

11-20

$21

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Allentown was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $41 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Allentown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Fullington, 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.