What is the distance between Philadelphia and Raleigh?

The distance separating Philadelphia and Raleigh is 346 miles (557 km).

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

If you're headed to Raleigh from Philadelphia, chances are that your bus will leave from Philadelphia Airport and arrive at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Raleigh?

Once in Raleigh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Contemporary Art Museum, North Carolina State Capitol, Marbles Kids Museum and IMAX Theatre and North Carolina Museum of Art.

Bus Philadelphia to Raleigh from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Raleigh on October 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 45m	8:00am	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest

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

Next departures for Philadelphia to Raleigh on October 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 20m	3:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 40m	3:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	11:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 5m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Raleigh on October 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 20m	3:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 40m	3:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	11:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 20m	7:50am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags
	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	13h 20m	7:50am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Raleigh on October 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 20m	3:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	11:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	6:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	13h 5m	7:50am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

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

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

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

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Raleigh.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$44 - $140	Average Duration11h 45m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$63 - $392	Average Duration9h 21m	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 9 hours 21 minutes and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

9h 21mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest ticket

51kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$69

Average bus trip duration11h 45m

Number of daily buses29

Earliest bus departure3:10am

Distance343 miles (552 km)

Latest bus departure11:15pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,296 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

FlixBus

3.5/510,775 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Philadelphia to Raleigh Bus

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

Bus service from Philadelphia to Raleigh will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

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

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Raleigh?

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

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Philadelphia, PA - Raleigh

What is the distance between Philadelphia and Raleigh?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Raleigh?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

10/02

$64

10/03

$77

Today

$72

10/05

$84

10/06

$56

10/07

$52

10/08

$52

10/09

$60

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh was searched and found on Oct 7, 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 Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $52 to $157 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 $52 which is on 2025-10-07.

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 Philadelphia and Raleigh!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Philadelphia to Raleigh, 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 Raleigh.

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

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!

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, PA to Raleigh?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time11h 45m	Avg Price$69	Daily Departures29
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time9h 21m	Avg Price$81	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Philadelphia, PA by bus?

Bus from Raleigh to Philadelphia, PA

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