The Philadelphia City Planning Commission and partner agencies are planning the intercity bus station of the future. There are three possible locations in the city. The station of the future will serve dozens of buses every day. The goal is to create a long-term, world-class travel hub where riders are safe and comfortable.

What is an intercity bus station?

An intercity bus station is a facility designed for long-distance buses can pick-up and drop-off passengers traveling between cities.

How we got here

City staff and other transportation experts evaluated more than 280 potential locations around the city for the long-term bus station.  Six of the most promising locations were selected for further study. After taking a closer look, the team found issues such as pre-existing development plans at three of the sites, eliminating those locations from further consideration. For the remaining three locations, city planners have sketched out design concepts showing where buses, passengers, and amenities could go and listing pros and cons for each.

The remaining locations are 8th and Arch Streets, 15th and Vine Streets, and 30th and Arch Streets.

Why are we doing this now?

On January 14, 2026, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker announced that the City is partnering with the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) to re-open the Filbert Street Station (1001 Filbert Street) as an intercity bus terminal by May 1, 2026. The City does not own this facility but has leased it for at least 10 years.

The facility at 1001 Filbert Street will provide passengers and operators with access to a safe and comfortable indoor station, just in time for Philadelphia’s major 2026 events. However, it is not a long-term solution for the City’s intercity bus needs. The lease is for a 10-year period (with the option to extend the lease).

The City’s goal is to establish a long-term intercity bus station that accommodates the many buses serving the city and provide riders with the amenities expected of a modern transportation hub.

Unlike the facility at Filbert Street, this station would be publicly owned. Public ownership means it won’t closed down by a landlord or private bus company. Also, the new intercity station could be designed to have housing in the floors above the station or retail spaces within the station. These uses could help support station construction and operation.

Help shape the long-term bus station

Hearing from the public is an important part of planning for the station of the future. That is why the City Planning Commission is holding a future intercity bus station open house. Attend the event to learn more about the possible locations and design ideas and to provide your feedback to city planners.

Where: Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market Street

When:  February 25, 2026, 6-8 P.M.

There will be another public meeting later this year, and you can also share your questions or comments via email to BusStation@phila.gov.

After the Open House on February 25th:

Data collection. Public meeting and online survey number 1 (we are here). revie and analyze feedback. Public meeting and online survey number two, with updated plans. Review and analyze feedback. Publish report.

  • City staff will review public feedback and use the feedback to help understand the priorities and concerns of residents.
  • Another public engagement meeting will be held later this year.
  • Taking community feedback into account, the Philadelphia City Planning Commission will publish a report analyzing each location and providing recommendations.
  • After a final location is selected, pre-construction activities including design, engineering, permitting, and financing can take place.
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