What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Durham?

Philadelphia and Durham are 550 km (341 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Durham?

Buses departing from Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia will take you to Durham Greyhound Bus Station in Durham.

Bus Philadelphia to Durham from $71 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Durham on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	11h	4:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:10pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 15m	2:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 55m	8:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 20m	3:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	10h 25m	8:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Durham on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	11h	4:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:10pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 15m	2:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 15m	10:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 20m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 35m	2:35pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Durham on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:10am	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	17h 55m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:10pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 15m	2:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 15m	10:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 20m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 35m	2:35pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:19 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Durham

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 9 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 25mAverage Duration

548 kmDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$78 - $389	Average Duration13h	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$98 - $409	Average Duration9h 25m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Durham?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Durham

A
Durham Greyhound Bus Station
515 W Pettigrew St , Durham, NC 27703
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B
Compare Foods Durham
2000-2004 NC-55, Durham, NC 27704, USA
C
Durham Compare Foods Durham
2000 Avondale Dr, Durham, NC 27704, USA
D
Durham, NC
E Main St at Roxboro St (WB), Durham, NC 27701, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,401 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Durham?
Philadelphia and Durham are 550 km (341 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Durham?
Buses departing from Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia will take you to Durham Greyhound Bus Station in Durham.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-20

$113

11-21

$145

Today

$145

11-23

$136

11-24

$120

11-25

$145

11-26

$115

11-27

$110

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $110

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $110 to $245 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $110 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.