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Getting to Philadelphia: By bus

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Philadelphia is served by the Greyhound, Trailways, Bieber, and Peter Pan bus routes to cities across the U.S. The city is also served by an exclusive "Chinatown Bus" service, which connects Philadelphia's Chinatown district to the Chinatown section of NYC and D.C. The buses, though amazingly cheap in comparison to their more corporate competitors, are far from luxurious; they also use small terminals in both Chinatown districts, which can be daunting and undesirable for a first trip or any trip. But if it's a bargain you're looking for, the Chinatown buses are by far the best one you'll find between the two cities.

  • Apex Bus, www.apexbus.com. The NYC stop is at 88 E Broadway. The stop for Philadelphia is on 121 N 11th St. The ride is about 1 1/2 hr. $20 one way, $35 round-trip (from NYC).
  • Today's Bus, www.todaysbus.com. The NYC stop is at 28 Allen St. The stop for Philadelphia is on 121 N 11th St. No advance purchase is required. $12 each way (from NYC).
  • New Century Travel, www.2000coach.com. Offers service from both NYC and D.C. The NYC stop is at 88 E Broadway. The stop for Philadelphia is at 1015 Arch St. This bus is commonly called the "Chinatown Bus" because the pick up/drop off spot in Philadelphia is located in the outskirts of Chinatown and the likewise location in NYC is also in Chinatown. $20 round-trip (from NYC).
  • Megabus, www.megabus.com. Provides service from NYC; fares start at $1 when ordered far enough in advance. Buses arrive and depart from the south side of John F. Kennedy Blvd., just west of 30th St. near 30th St. Station.
  • BoltBus, www.boltbus.com. Provides service from NYC; fares start at $1 when ordered far enough in advance. Buses arrive and depart from 30th and Market Sts., near 30th St. Station.

If you buy tickets online, be sure to get on the right bus. Some companies trick you into taking the wrong bus and then charge you again.

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