Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC

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TodayMay 9
from $81
TomorrowMay 10
from $62
SunMay 11
from $65
MonMay 12
from $65
TueMay 13
from $56
WedMay 14
from $56
ThuMay 15
from $61
FriMay 16
from $65

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: May 10 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Durham.

Bus
Average Price$54 - $213Average Duration13h 40m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$69 - $231Average Duration9h 25m
50kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Philadelphia to Durham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 9 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
9h 25mAverage Duration
$69Cheapest ticket
50kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia to Durham: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$71
Average bus trip duration13h 40m
Number of daily buses20
Earliest bus departure12:50am
Distance342 miles (551 km)
Latest bus departure10:30pm

Philadelphia to Durham Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Durham from Philadelphia, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions for your trip Philadelphia - Durham

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
05/07
$53
05/08
$57
Today
$81
05/10
$62
05/11
$65
05/12
$65
05/13
$56
05/14
$56
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia to Durham was searched and found on May 7, 2025 with a price of $53

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

You can expect to pay from $53 to $111 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Durham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2025-05-13.

Usually FlixBus Inc., Greyhound Lines, Inc. 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 Philadelphia and Durham!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Philadelphia to Durham, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Philadelphia to Durham.

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

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 travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia to Durham?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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