How far is Raleigh from Philadelphia by coach?

The distance between Philadelphia and Raleigh by coach is approximately 346 miles (557 km).

What is the best way to go from Philadelphia to Raleigh without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Philadelphia to Raleigh from £39 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Raleigh on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 20m	03:10	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	02:55	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	23:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 5m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Raleigh on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	23:30	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	02:55	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 20m	03:10	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 5m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Raleigh on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:10	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 5m	12:15	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	02:55	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	23:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:20	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	02:55	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 45m	07:45	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Raleigh on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 30m	06:30	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	02:55	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	23:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:20	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	02:55	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 45m	07:45	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Raleigh on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 20m	03:10	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	02:55	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	23:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 5m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Raleigh on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 20m	03:10	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	02:55	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	23:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 5m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Raleigh on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 5m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	02:55	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	23:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 45m	07:45	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42bus per day

12h 15mAverage duration

344 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£39 - £192	Average duration12h 15m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£49 - £572	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

3.5/511,396 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87388 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £39

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Philadelphia Raleigh recent customer reviews

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

Atiyyah B.

7 June 2025

Smooth and clear

Alexandra E.

1 May 2023

Late but they kept apologizing.

Sandie L.

21 August 2019

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

How far is Raleigh from Philadelphia by coach?
The distance between Philadelphia and Raleigh by coach is approximately 346 miles (557 km).
What is the best way to go from Philadelphia to Raleigh without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/11

£61

20/11

£57

Today

£58

22/11

£62

23/11

£61

24/11

£68

25/11

£90

26/11

£121

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £57

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 £57 to £215 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 £61, which is on 2025-11-23.