How far is Philadelphia from Reading by coach?

The journey from Reading to Philadelphia by coach covers an approximate distance of 50 miles (81 km).

What is the best way to go from Reading to Philadelphia without a car?

You can reach Philadelphia from Reading by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Reading to Philadelphia from £7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Reading to Philadelphia on 13 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	21:15	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	1h 15m	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Reading to Philadelphia on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:15	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	1h 15m	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:40	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	1h 40m	13:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Bus	11:20	518 Penn Street	1h 40m	13:00	Spring Garden St & Front St	No tags
Bus	11:20	518 Penn Street	2h 10m	13:30	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	No tags

Next departures from Reading to Philadelphia on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:15	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	1h 15m	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:40	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	1h 40m	13:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Bus	11:20	518 Penn Street	1h 40m	13:00	Spring Garden St & Front St	No tags
Bus	11:20	518 Penn Street	2h 10m	13:30	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	No tags

Next departures from Reading to Philadelphia on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	1h 40m	13:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
Bus	21:15	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	1h 15m	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Bus	21:00	518 Penn Street	1h 30m	22:30	Spring Garden St & Front St	No tags
Bus	11:20	518 Penn Street	1h 40m	13:00	Spring Garden St & Front St	No tags
Bus	21:00	518 Penn Street	2h	23:00	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	No tags
Bus	11:20	518 Penn Street	2h 10m	13:30	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	No tags

Next departures from Reading to Philadelphia on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:15	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	1h 15m	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
Bus	11:35	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	40m	12:15	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	Fastest
Bus	11:35	Reading (BARTA Transportation Center)	1h 45m	13:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Bus	11:20	518 Penn Street	1h 40m	13:00	Spring Garden St & Front St	No tags
Bus	11:20	518 Penn Street	2h 10m	13:30	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 13:14 EST.

Get from Reading to Philadelphia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1h 30mAverage duration

54 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

OurBus

4/53,147 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Based on 3147 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. OurBus ticket prices on this trip start at £18

OurBus Reading Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Love love love the hassle free on boarding, now that specifically is worth the price. Also love the new transportation vehicle much more efficient than a oversize slow driving bus.

Aaron G.

12 April 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,298 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,583 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

According to the users, the bus service is appreciated for its cleanliness and spaciousness. However, there was a mention of difficulty in identifying the Amtrak bus due to lack of signage, which could potentially lead to confusion among passengers.

Amtrak Reading Philadelphia recent customer reviews

It was my first time using Amtrak, I wish the bus had the name written on it, but not. I almost lost it.

Djine A.

22 December 2024

Great service all around

Gisela T.

23 June 2024

Amtrak service is affordable.

Fa'shaleen T.

4 April 2024

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

How far is Philadelphia from Reading by coach?
The journey from Reading to Philadelphia by coach covers an approximate distance of 50 miles (81 km).
What is the best way to go from Reading to Philadelphia without a car?
You can reach Philadelphia from Reading by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

£13

12/11

£10

Today

£11

14/11

£10

15/11

£9

16/11

£11

17/11

£7

18/11

£7

The cheapest trip from Reading, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of £7

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

You can expect to pay from £7 to £13 for a bus ticket from Reading, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £7, which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually OurBus 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.