For two years, travelers arriving in Philly have been caught in transit limbo since the Greyhound bus terminal shut down at 10th & Filbert Streets. After being shuffled around, the city’s intercity bus terminal will finally find its way back home.
Philadelphia officials have announced plans to restore the historic bus terminal right where it all began.
Moreover, it’s just in time for the 250th celebration of America’s founding in July.
🚏 The 10th & Filbert bus terminal is coming home
Say goodbye to waiting for buses in makeshift lots, huddled up under pop-up tends, and searching for signs that never seemed official.
Earlier today, the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) announced it will take over operations of the former Greyhound station: leasing the property, modernizing the space, and managing daily transit for companies like Greyhound, FlixBus, and Peter Pan.
“The goal,” said PPA Executive Director Rich Lazer, “is to ensure the terminal stays safe, clean, and well-lit-an arrival point that actually feels like Philadelphia.”
The refurbished terminal is slated to reopen by May 2026, just in time for an influx of summer visitors celebrating America’s Semiquincentennial. It’s more than just a transportation milestone, but also a civic one.
🚍 From wander to welcome
When Greyhound ended its lease in June 2023, buses bounced between temporary stops at 6th & Market, then Front & Spring Garden Streets.
However, none of these temporary stops offered shelter, ticketing, or restrooms, leaving passengers and drivers frustrated and longing for stability.
Now, that sense of belonging will soon return.
The 10th & Filbert station will serve as both a functional hub and a symbol of the city’s resilience.
📍How to get there
Located just steps from Jefferson Station a Reading Terminal Market, the revived bus terminal sits at the crossroads of convenience.
For travelers to and from Philly, the bus terminal is right in the heart of Center City, where the bustling and dynamic Chinatown is just steps away (and well worth an adventure).