What is the distance between Philadelphia and Allentown?

About 50 miles (81 km) separate Philadelphia and Allentown.

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

If you're headed to Allentown from Philadelphia, chances are that your bus will leave from Philadelphia Airport and arrive at Allentown Bus Terminal. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Philadelphia to Allentown from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Allentown on November 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	2h 25m	1:45pm	112 N 6th St	Cheapest
Bus	5:45pm	30th Street Station	1h 10m	6:55pm	Allentown, PA	Fastest
Bus	11:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	3h	2:20pm	Lehigh Valley International Airport	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	12 Schuylkill Ave	1h 55m	3:25pm	Allentown	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Allentown on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	2h 25m	1:45pm	112 N 6th St	Cheapest
Bus	5:45pm	30th Street Station	1h 10m	6:55pm	Allentown, PA	Fastest
Bus	11:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	3h	2:20pm	Lehigh Valley International Airport	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	12 Schuylkill Ave	1h 55m	3:25pm	Allentown	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Allentown on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1h 40m	5:40pm	112 N 6th St	Cheapest
Bus	5:45pm	30th Street Station	1h 10m	6:55pm	Allentown, PA	Fastest
Bus	11:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	2h 25m	1:45pm	112 N 6th St	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1h 40m	10:55am	112 N 6th St	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	12 Schuylkill Ave	1h 55m	3:25pm	Allentown	No tags
Bus	11:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	3h	2:20pm	Lehigh Valley International Airport	No tags
Bus	3:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	2h	5:40pm	112 N 6th St	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	2h 30m	10:55am	112 N 6th St	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Allentown on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1h 40m	5:40pm	112 N 6th St	Cheapest
Bus	5:45pm	30th Street Station	1h 10m	6:55pm	Allentown, PA	Fastest
Bus	11:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	2h 25m	1:45pm	112 N 6th St	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1h 40m	10:55am	112 N 6th St	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	12 Schuylkill Ave	1h 55m	3:25pm	Allentown	No tags
Bus	11:10am	12 Schuylkill Ave	1h 40m	12:50pm	4440 Hamilton Blvd	No tags
Bus	11:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	3h	2:20pm	Lehigh Valley International Airport	No tags
Bus	3:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	2h	5:40pm	112 N 6th St	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Allentown on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1h 40m	5:40pm	112 N 6th St	Cheapest
Bus	5:45pm	30th Street Station	1h 10m	6:55pm	Allentown, PA	Fastest
Bus	11:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	2h 25m	1:45pm	112 N 6th St	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1h 40m	10:55am	112 N 6th St	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	12 Schuylkill Ave	1h 55m	3:25pm	Allentown	No tags
Bus	11:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	3h	2:20pm	Lehigh Valley International Airport	No tags
Bus	3:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	2h	5:40pm	112 N 6th St	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	2h 30m	10:55am	112 N 6th St	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Allentown on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1h 40m	10:55am	112 N 6th St	Cheapest
Bus	5:45pm	30th Street Station	1h 10m	6:55pm	Allentown, PA	Fastest
Bus	11:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	2h 25m	1:45pm	112 N 6th St	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1h 40m	5:40pm	112 N 6th St	No tags
Bus	11:10am	12 Schuylkill Ave	1h 40m	12:50pm	4440 Hamilton Blvd	No tags
Bus	11:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	3h	2:20pm	Lehigh Valley International Airport	No tags
Bus	3:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	2h	5:40pm	112 N 6th St	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	2h 30m	10:55am	112 N 6th St	No tags

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Get from Philadelphia to Allentown

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1h 55mAverage Duration

48 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,277 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

3.5/587,367 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.

Greyhound Philadelphia Allentown recent customer reviews

I found the service incredibly precise, clean and the staff was really kind at all times. Amazing!

John M.

January 4, 2023

Bus broke down

Jeff S.

December 28, 2023

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OurBus

4/53,145 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Philadelphia and Allentown, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

Amtrak

4/55,576 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Allentown?

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

Stops in Allentown

A - Allentown Bus Terminal

B - Transportation Center

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Allentown by bus

What is the distance between Philadelphia and Allentown?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Allentown?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/09

$22

11/10

$19

Today

$20

11/12

$18

11/13

$15

11/14

$15

11/15

$16

11/16

$17

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Allentown was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $30 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Allentown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-13.

Usually Fullington 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.