How much does a bus ticket from Raleigh to Philadelphia cost?

The bus ticket price from Raleigh to Philadelphia starts at R 999. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Raleigh to Philadelphia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

The average travel time between Raleigh and Philadelphia is around 12h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 557 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Raleigh and Philadelphia?

The number of buses from Raleigh to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 35 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Raleigh to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

When taking the bus from Raleigh to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

Buses travelling between Raleigh and Philadelphia leave from Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station or Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station and arrive at Philadelphia Airport, Independence Travel Center, #2842 St.Vincent St.

Bus Raleigh to Philadelphia from R 925 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Raleigh to Philadelphia on 4 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:30	Raleigh Bus Station	12h 45m	04:15	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	15:15	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	9h 5m	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	10:45	Raleigh Bus Station	13h 55m	00:40	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:50	Raleigh Bus Station	11h 30m	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	12:50	Raleigh Bus Station	12h 25m	01:15	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Philadelphia on 5 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:35	Raleigh Bus Station	9h 25m	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
	01:05	Raleigh Bus Station	12h 45m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	01:30	Raleigh Bus Station	13h 25m	14:55	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	01:30	Raleigh Bus Station	11h 30m	13:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	10:45	Raleigh Bus Station	13h 55m	00:40	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Philadelphia on 6 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:35	Raleigh Bus Station	9h 25m	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	21:55	Raleigh Bus Station	8h 50m	06:45	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	01:05	Raleigh Bus Station	12h 45m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	01:30	Raleigh Bus Station	13h 25m	14:55	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	01:30	Raleigh Bus Station	10h 15m	11:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Philadelphia on 7 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:35	Raleigh Bus Station	9h 25m	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	21:55	Raleigh Bus Station	8h 50m	06:45	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	01:05	Raleigh Bus Station	12h 45m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	01:30	Raleigh Bus Station	13h 25m	14:55	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	02:50	Raleigh Bus Station	8h 55m	11:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Philadelphia on 8 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:35	Raleigh Bus Station	9h 25m	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	21:55	Raleigh Bus Station	8h 50m	06:45	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	01:05	Raleigh Bus Station	12h 45m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	01:30	Raleigh Bus Station	13h 25m	14:55	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	02:50	Raleigh Bus Station	8h 55m	11:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Philadelphia on 9 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:35	Raleigh Bus Station	9h 25m	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	21:55	Raleigh Bus Station	8h 50m	06:45	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	01:05	Raleigh Bus Station	12h 45m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	01:30	Raleigh Bus Station	13h 25m	14:55	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	02:50	Raleigh Bus Station	8h 55m	11:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Philadelphia on 10 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	11h 55m	09:15	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	21:55	Raleigh Bus Station	8h 50m	06:45	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	01:05	Raleigh Bus Station	12h 45m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	01:30	Raleigh Bus Station	13h 25m	14:55	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	02:50	Raleigh Bus Station	8h 55m	11:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Philadelphia on 11 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:35	Raleigh Bus Station	9h 25m	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	15:15	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	9h 5m	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	01:05	Raleigh Bus Station	12h 45m	13:50	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	01:30	Raleigh Bus Station	13h 25m	14:55	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	02:50	Raleigh Bus Station	10h 10m	13:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Raleigh to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 12 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 999, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35bus per day

12h 10mAverage duration

551 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 999 - R 3 612	Average duration12h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 310 - R 26 537	Average duration9h 46m	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e

Bus Raleigh to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceR 1 443

Average bus trip duration12h 10m

Number of daily buses35

Earliest bus departure00:55

Distance551 km

Latest bus departure21:55

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 349 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87349 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 R 999

Greyhound Raleigh Philadelphia recent customer reviews

It was awful. All staff members were rude and disorganized. We left late, the bus from Raleigh to Richmond was overcrowded, old, smelly, and falling apart. The only seat left for me was under a duct-taped leak that continued to drip on me the entire time. From Richmond to Philadelphia it was much better.

Rachel M.

16 July 2018

Everything was fine.

Kyle C.

3 June 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511 181 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55 563 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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Raleigh to Philadelphia Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Raleigh to Philadelphia. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Raleigh to Philadelphia from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Raleigh to Philadelphia, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Philadelphia?

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Frequently asked questions on the trip Raleigh - Philadelphia, PA

How much does a bus ticket from Raleigh to Philadelphia cost?
The bus ticket price from Raleigh to Philadelphia starts at R 999. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Raleigh to Philadelphia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Raleigh to Philadelphia?
The average travel time between Raleigh and Philadelphia is around 12h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 557 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Raleigh and Philadelphia?
The number of buses from Raleigh to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 35 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Raleigh to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Raleigh to Philadelphia?
When taking the bus from Raleigh to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Raleigh to Philadelphia?
Buses travelling between Raleigh and Philadelphia leave from Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station or Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station and arrive at Philadelphia Airport, Independence Travel Center, #2842 St.Vincent St.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

02/11

R 1 369

03/11

R 1 280

Today

R 1 494

05/11

R 1 280

06/11

R 1 316

07/11

R 1 067

08/11

R 1 138

09/11

R 1 138

The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 07 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 067

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 067 to R 2 560 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 067, which is on 2025-11-07.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Raleigh and Philadelphia!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Raleigh to Philadelphia, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Raleigh to Philadelphia that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Raleigh to Philadelphia.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from Raleigh to Philadelphia, PA?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time12h 10m	Avg priceR 1 443	Daily departures35
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time9h 46m	Avg priceR 2 193	Daily departures4

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