Bus Journal Square to Philadelphia from $18 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Journal Square and Philadelphia takes 2h 58m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Journal Square to Philadelphia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 58m
Duration: 88 mi
Distance: $18
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 1 bus, bus

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3h 21m

$12–31

Journal Square to Philadelphia bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Journal Square and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Journal Square is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Journal Square Transportation Center and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

2:21 PM → 6:30 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
4:21 PM → 7:15 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
9:26 PM → 11:45 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
10:29 PM → 12:40 AM
Arrives next day
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

1:23 AM → 3:45 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 1:30 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

1:17 AM → 3:45 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 1:30 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 6:30 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

1:17 AM → 3:45 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 1:30 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 6:30 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

12:19 AM → 3:15 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
1:17 AM → 5:00 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 1:30 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

12:19 AM → 3:15 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
1:17 AM → 5:00 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 1:30 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

12:19 AM → 3:15 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
1:17 AM → 5:00 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
10:48 AM → 1:30 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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