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Trip Overview

The average bus between Philadelphia and Effingham takes 19h 47m and the fastest bus takes 19h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Effingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

19h 47m
Duration
811 mi
Distance
$180
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Philadelphia to Effingham bus times

Buses run twice daily between Philadelphia and Effingham. The earliest departure is at 12:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Effingham at 12:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Effingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 810.6 mi
  • Duration: 19h 47m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Effingham 4 times a day. Tickets cost $150–230 and the journey takes 19h 20m.

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