Next bus departures

Next departures for Cincinnati to Philadelphia on October 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	20h 30m	2:10pm	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:00pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	13h 10m	4:10am	Philadelphia Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	19h 30m	1:10pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:10pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	14h	4:10am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:10pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	15h 25m	5:35am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:00pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	14h 35m	5:35am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Philadelphia on October 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:10pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	14h	4:10am	Philadelphia Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:00pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	13h 10m	4:10am	Philadelphia Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	21h 20m	2:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:10pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	15h 25m	5:35am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	19h 30m	1:10pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:00pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	14h 35m	5:35am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d	5:35am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	21h 5m	2:45pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Philadelphia on October 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d 4h	2:45pm	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	19h 30m	1:10pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	Fastest
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	21h 20m	2:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 9h	2:25pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d 2h	1:10pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d	5:35am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	21h 5m	2:45pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Philadelphia on October 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	20h 30m	2:10pm	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:00pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	13h 10m	4:10am	Philadelphia Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	21h 20m	2:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:10pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	14h	4:10am	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	2:10pm	Cincinnati (Downtown)	15h 25m	5:35am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	5:40pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	19h 30m	1:10pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:00pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	14h 35m	5:35am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d	5:35am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cincinnati to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 17 hours 18 minutes, and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

17h 18mAverage Duration

808 kmDistance

73kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$112 - $462	Average Duration20h 30m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$145 - $976	Average Duration17h 18m	CO₂ emissions 73kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Cincinnati and Philadelphia

Stops in Cincinnati

A
Greyhound Station
1005 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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B
Northland Blvd
290-322 Northland Blvd, Springdale, OH 45246, USA

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
B
Philadelphia Airport
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
E
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/588,240 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

FlixBus

3.5/516,291 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Tufesa, Chihuahuenses, Adirondack Trailways, Valley Transit, Wanda Coach

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cincinnati to Philadelphia, PA, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cincinnati to Philadelphia start from $112. The average price for this route is around $157. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
The average bus travel time from Cincinnati to Philadelphia is 20h 30m, covering a distance of 807 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cincinnati to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Cincinnati to Philadelphia at 3:40am. And the latest bus departs at 5:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Cincinnati to Philadelphia generates an estimated 20.172825 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 88213 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10-16

$201

10-17

$153

Today

$230

10-19

$148

10-20

$138

10-21

$120

10-22

$117

10-23

$173

The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Philadelphia, PA, US was searched and found on Oct 22, 2026 with a price of $117

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

You can expect to pay from $117 to $327 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Philadelphia, PA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $117 which is on 2026-10-22.

Usually Greyhound 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.