What is the travel distance from New Britain to Philadelphia?

New Britain and Philadelphia are 172 miles (278 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from New Britain to Philadelphia start their journey at Jimmys Food Mart and wind up at Philadelphia Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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 Please Touch Museum, Reading Terminal Market, Citizens Bank Park, The Franklin Institute and Shofuso Japanese House and Garden.

Bus New Britain to Philadelphia from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Britain 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	11:20am	Jimmys Food Mart	7h 55m	7:15pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50am	Jimmys Food Mart	6h 30m	5:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	Bus	11:20am	Jimmys Food Mart	9h	8:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50am	Jimmys Food Mart	7h 40m	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20am	Jimmys Food Mart	9h 20m	8:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures for New Britain to Philadelphia on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:50am	Jimmys Food Mart	6h 30m	5:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:20am	Jimmys Food Mart	9h	8:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50am	Jimmys Food Mart	7h 40m	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	11:20am	Jimmys Food Mart	8h 15m	7:35pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 5:46 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from New Britain 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 7 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

7h 55mAverage Duration

171 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $130	Average Duration7h 55m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$40 - $534	Average Duration4h 37m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 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.

Amtrak

4/55,591 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Where are the popular stops in New Britain and Philadelphia?

Stops in New Britain

A - Jimmys Food Mart

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 New Britain to Philadelphia, PA by bus

What is the travel distance from New Britain to Philadelphia?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New Britain to Philadelphia?
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

11/15

$27

11/16

$36

Today

$54

11/18

$41

11/19

$40

11/20

$44

11/21

$58

11/22

$57

The cheapest trip from New Britain to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $27

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

You can expect to pay from $27 to $205 for a bus ticket from New Britain to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-11-19.