What is the travel distance from Lafayette to Philadelphia?

The distance between the two cities is 615 miles (991 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Lafayette to Philadelphia start their journey at CityBus Center and wind up at Philadelphia Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Franklin Institute and Arden Theatre Company.

Bus Lafayette to Philadelphia from $92 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lafayette to Philadelphia on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	19h 20m	6:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	17h 15m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	Bus	5:50pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	19h 10m	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	22h 5m	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	10:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	19h 35m	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Lafayette to Philadelphia on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:50pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	23h 45m	5:35pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	17h 15m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	Bus	5:50pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	19h 10m	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	19h 20m	6:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	10:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	19h 35m	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 4:26 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lafayette to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 21 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

21h 30mAverage Duration

620 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$69 - $306	Average Duration21h 30m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$182 - $265	Average Duration22h 55m	CO₂ emissions 91kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,343 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,377 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

Where are the popular stops in Lafayette and Philadelphia?

Stops in Lafayette

A - CityBus Center

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 traveling from Lafayette, IN to Philadelphia, PA by bus

What is the travel distance from Lafayette to Philadelphia?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

$136

11/15

$149

Today

$128

11/17

$112

11/18

$115

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The cheapest trip from Lafayette, IN to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $112

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

You can expect to pay from $112 to $190 for a bus ticket from Lafayette, IN to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $112 which is on 2025-11-17.

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.