What is the distance between Philadelphia and Raleigh?

It's about 557 km (346 miles) from Philadelphia to Raleigh.

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, and end it at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station, in Raleigh.

Bus Philadelphia to Raleigh from $71 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Raleigh 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.	9h 20m	3:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	11:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 5m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Raleigh 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.	9h 20m	3:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	11:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 5m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Raleigh on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	11:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 20m	3:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 5m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Raleigh on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:10am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 5m	12:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	11:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 45m	7:45am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Raleigh on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 30m	6:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	11:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 45m	7:45am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Raleigh on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 20m	3:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	11:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 5m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Raleigh on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:10am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 5m	12:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	11:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 5m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:29 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Raleigh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 12 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42bus per day

12h 15mAverage Duration

554 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$72 - $353	Average Duration12h 15m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$90 - $1,055	Average Duration9h 28m	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Raleigh?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
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 Raleigh

A
Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station
2210 Capital Blvd , Raleigh, NC 27603
B
Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station
4005 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,386 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87386 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $72

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Philadelphia Raleigh recent customer reviews

I got bit by bed bugs and had to throw things away

Atiyyah B.

June 7, 2025

Smooth and clear

Alexandra E.

May 1, 2023

Late but they kept apologizing.

Sandie L.

August 21, 2019

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh by bus

What is the distance between Philadelphia and Raleigh?
It's about 557 km (346 miles) from Philadelphia to Raleigh.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Raleigh?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, and end it at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station, in Raleigh.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-18

$99

11-19

$112

Today

$104

11-21

$107

11-22

$102

11-23

$126

11-24

$125

11-25

$167

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $99

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 Raleigh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $99 to $397 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $102 which is on 2025-11-22.