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Manhattan to Center City buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manhattan and Center City takes 2h 18m and the fastest bus takes 1h 40m. There is an hourly bus service from Manhattan to Center City. 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 18m
Duration
142 mi
Distance
$26
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Manhattan to Center City bus times

Buses run hourly between Manhattan and Center City. The earliest departure is at 1:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Center City at 12:40 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 50m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manhattan to Center City? 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.

Map of how to get from Manhattan to Center City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 142.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Center City, PA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h. Greyhound USA also services this route hourly.

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