How much does a bus ticket from Buffalo to Philadelphia cost?

The bus ticket price from Buffalo to Philadelphia starts at R 1 147. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Buffalo to Philadelphia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Buffalo to Philadelphia?

The average travel time between Buffalo and Philadelphia is around 12h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 9h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 451 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Buffalo and Philadelphia?

The number of buses from Buffalo to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 67 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Buffalo to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Buffalo to Philadelphia?

When taking the bus from Buffalo to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound, OurBus.

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

Buses travelling between Buffalo and Philadelphia leave from Transportation Center or Buffalo Airport and arrive at Philadelphia Airport, Independence Travel Center, #2842 St.Vincent St.

Bus Buffalo to Philadelphia from R 1 047 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 10 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	10h 30m	09:30	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	23:15	Transportation Center	9h 35m	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Fastest
	00:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	12h 55m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	14h 10m	00:40	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	07:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	12h	19:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 12 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:20	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	10h 25m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	23:15	Transportation Center	9h 35m	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Fastest
	00:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	12h 55m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	12h 30m	10:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	07:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	12h 15m	19:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 14 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	23:15	Transportation Center	9h 35m	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
	11:25	Buffalo Niagara International Airport, (Arrivals) Bus parking area	9h 15m	20:40	12 Schuylkill Ave	Fastest
	00:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	12h 55m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	12h 30m	21:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	09:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	10h 15m	19:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 15 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	11h 35m	19:05	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	23:15	Transportation Center	9h 35m	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Fastest
	00:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	12h 55m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	12h 30m	21:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	09:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	10h 15m	19:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Philadelphia on 16 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:59	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	14h 36m	14:35	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	Cheapest
	11:25	Buffalo Niagara International Airport, (Arrivals) Bus parking area	9h 15m	20:40	12 Schuylkill Ave	Fastest
	00:55	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	12h 55m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	12h 30m	21:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	09:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	10h 15m	19:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Buffalo 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 12 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 147, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

67bus per day

12h 20mAverage duration

450 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 1 147 - R 5 430	Average duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 307 - R 19 260	Average duration11h 9m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 240 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 359 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

OurBus

4/53 142 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Fullington

New York Trailways

4/54 411 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.2

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Where are the popular stops in Buffalo and Philadelphia?

Stops in Buffalo

A - Transportation Center

B - Buffalo Airport

C - Exchange Street Station

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

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

How much does a bus ticket from Buffalo to Philadelphia cost?
The bus ticket price from Buffalo to Philadelphia starts at R 1 147. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Buffalo to Philadelphia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Buffalo to Philadelphia?
The average travel time between Buffalo and Philadelphia is around 12h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 9h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 451 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Buffalo and Philadelphia?
The number of buses from Buffalo to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 67 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Buffalo to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Buffalo to Philadelphia?
When taking the bus from Buffalo to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound, OurBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Buffalo to Philadelphia?
Buses travelling between Buffalo and Philadelphia leave from Transportation Center or Buffalo Airport and arrive at Philadelphia Airport, Independence Travel Center, #2842 St.Vincent St.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

06/11

R 1 774

07/11

R 2 324

Today

R 1 818

09/11

R 1 774

10/11

R 1 428

11/11

R 1 437

12/11

R 1 375

13/11

R 1 215

The cheapest trip from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 215

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 215 to R 3 343 for a bus ticket from Buffalo, NY to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 215, which is on 2025-11-13.

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.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time12h 20m	Avg priceR 1 555	Daily departures67
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time11h 9m	Avg priceR 2 812	Daily departures23

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