Bus Tickets from Durham, NC, US to Philadelphia, PA

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TodayJul 24
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ThuJul 31
from $54

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 25 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 26 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 25 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 25 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 25 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 25 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 25 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 25 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 25 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 25 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Durham to Philadelphia.

Average Price$62 - $217Average Duration13h 15m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$87 - $245Average Duration9h 33m
50kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Durham to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 9 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just $87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
9h 33mAverage Duration
$87Cheapest ticket
50kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Durham, NC, US to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$80
Average bus trip duration13h 15m
Number of daily buses21
Earliest bus departure1:20am
Distance341 miles (550 km)
Latest bus departure10:10pm

Durham to Philadelphia Bus

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

Best price found
07/22
$73
07/23
$100
Today
$100
07/25
$109
07/26
$73
07/27
$67
07/28
$75
07/29
$52
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Durham, NC, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $52

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

You can expect to pay from $52 to $183 for a bus ticket from Durham, NC, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-07-29.

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 Durham and Philadelphia!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Durham to Philadelphia.

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 Durham to Philadelphia that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Durham to Philadelphia, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Durham, NC, US to Philadelphia, PA?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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You can also go to Philadelphia, PA by train

Train from Durham, NC, US to Philadelphia, PA

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