Bus from St. Louis to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Philadelphia on January 6
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Gateway Station
199 Spring Garden St.CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Gateway Station
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Gateway Station
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Gateway Station
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Gateway Station
Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:19 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis 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 1 day, 8 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
1d 8hAverage Duration
1304 kmDistance
33kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$102 - $584Average Duration1d 8h
33kg CO₂e
Average Price$195 - $2,813Average Duration1d 8h
118kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from St. Louis to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to Philadelphia start from $102. The average price for this route is around $227. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from St. Louis to Philadelphia?

    The average bus travel time from St. Louis to Philadelphia is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1304 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 5m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the St. Louis to Philadelphia route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from St. Louis to Philadelphia?

    The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Philadelphia at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to Philadelphia?

    A bus trip from St. Louis to Philadelphia generates an estimated 33 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from St. Louis to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from St. Louis to Philadelphia?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from St. Louis to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from St. Louis to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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
01-03
$224
01-04
$170
Today
$181
01-06
$150
01-07
$146
01-08
$129
01-09
No data
01-10
$126
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Jan 10, 2026 with a price of $126

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

You can expect to pay from $126 to $394 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $126 which is on 2026-01-10.

Usually 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.

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