Philadelphia bus terminal reopens at former Greyhound station on Filbert Street
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal in Center City reopened on Friday after undergoing a significant renovation and refurbishment project.
The terminal, located at 10th and Filbert streets, closed nearly three years ago after Greyhound moved locations. Since then, bus riders have been picked up and dropped off on city streets.
The Filbert Street location, now known as the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, started operating at 12 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026, and will be staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Over 13,000 square feet of interior space was renovated as part of the project. The terminal is fully ADA-compliant and will have seating for 189 people, updated and modern bathrooms, baby changing stations and a private lactation space, according to the PPA.
Bus riders we spoke to Friday morning seemed satisfied.
"I like the station, it's clean, it's nice, new," said Mike Zullo.
"Before, they had the bus stop on Spring Garden, it was literally underneath an overpass. It was kind of a little scary, a little dark," said Lori Thomas. "So this is much better, centralized."
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker wanted the terminal opened by May 1 in anticipation of the city's America 250 celebrations, but the site is only a temporary solution as Philly plans a new, long-term intercity bus station. According to the city, the new bus terminal would be publicly owned, meaning it can't be closed down by a landlord of a private bus company.
The Filbert Street terminal building has been leased by the city for the last 10 years.
Earlier this year, city officials announced that they narrowed the search for a permanent bus terminal to three locations: 8th and Arch, 15th and Vine and 30th and Arch.
A public meeting for residents to discuss the options and provide feedback was held in February, and the city said a second meeting and online survey will be held later in the year before a final recommendation is made.
