1. APEX
One of two "Chinatown buses" in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia stops: Chinatown and 3131 N. Broad St.
Service to: Baltimore, New York City and Washington DC
2. Bolt Bus
These bright-orange buses offer free Wi-Fi and electrical outlets. If you buy your seat early enough, you might be able to snag a $1 ticket.
Philadelphia stops: 30th Street between Market & Chestnut and the Cherry Hill Mall (NJ)
Service to: New York City
3. Eastern Travel
Features free Wi-Fi.
Philadelphia stop: 1015 Arch St.
Service to: New York City and Washington, DC
4. Greyhound
The granddaddy of bus travel, Greyhound has endeavored to keep their prices competitive with discount bus lines. Some of the company's new fleet feature Wi-Fi and outlets.
Philadelphia stops: 1001 Filbert St., 2100 S. Broad St., 5608 N. Broad St., plus many suburban locations
Service to: If you're willing to make connections, Greyhound can get you almost anywhere in the country.
5. Megabus
This double-decker bus features free Wi-Fi, and, like the Bolt, offers $1 tickets if you purchase them early enough.
Philadelphia stops: 30th Street Station and Independence Visitor Center (6th and Market)
Service to: New York City
6. New Century
Like APEX, New Century operates out of Chinatown.
Philadelphia stop: 55 N. 11th St.
Service to: Brooklyn, Manhattan and Washington DC
