Bus Journal Square to Philadelphia from $19 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Journal Square and Philadelphia takes 2h 57m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. There is a bus service every few hours 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 57m
Duration: 88 mi
Distance: $19
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Line 1 bus, bus

best

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Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...

3h 21m

$12–32

Journal Square to Philadelphia bus times

Buses run hourly 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 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, June 7, 2026

12:55 AM → 3:15 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 11:45 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
10:06 AM → 1:30 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

1:23 AM → 5:00 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

12:19 AM → 3:15 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
1:17 AM → 5:00 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 1:30 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 10, 2026

12:19 AM → 3:15 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
1:17 AM → 5:00 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 1:30 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

12:19 AM → 3:15 AM
2h 56m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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