PA → PA · about 49 miles
Philadelphia to Reading bus schedule
FlixBus and OurBus run 22 direct buses a week from Philadelphia to Reading. The fastest takes 1 hour 15 minutes; the first bus leaves at 7:50 AM and the last at 11:55 PM.
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- Buses a week
- 22
- Fastest trip
- 1h 15m
- First bus
- 7:50 AM
- Last bus
- 11:55 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:50 AM | 9:55 AM | 2h 05m | Fri–Sun | Philadelphia, PA (Northeast Philadelphia - Philadelphia Mills Mall - Free day parking - Bus stop behind Dave & Busters at mall entance 1. Look for OurBus bus stop sign) to Reading, PA (Downtown Reading- Bus Shelter 2 at 5th Street & Penn Street. Overnight paid parking is available 1 block away at 5th and Cherry.) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 9:00 AM | 10:45 AM | 1h 45m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Philadelphia to Reading BARTA Transportation Center | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 2:15 PM | 3:30 PM | 1h 15m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Philadelphia to Reading BARTA Transportation Center | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 3:00 PM | 4:45 PM | 1h 45m | Tue, Wed | Philadelphia to Reading BARTA Transportation Center | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 4:40 PM | 6:25 PM | 1h 45m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Philadelphia to Reading BARTA Transportation Center | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 11:55 PM | 1:10 AM +1 day | 1h 15m | Mon, Tue | Philadelphia to Reading BARTA Transportation Center | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to catch the bus in Philadelphia
Where the bus stops in Reading
Return trip: Reading to Philadelphia
Questions
How long is the bus from Philadelphia to Reading?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 15 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 45 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Philadelphia to Reading?
The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM (Fri–Sun) and the last at 11:55 PM (Mon, Tue).
Which bus companies go from Philadelphia to Reading?
FlixBus and OurBus run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Philadelphia?
Buses to Reading leave from Philadelphia (Bus Terminal) and Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia).