How far is Durham from Philadelphia?

Durham and Philadelphia are 550 km (341 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Durham to Philadelphia?

Buses departing from Durham Greyhound Bus Station in Durham will take you to Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia.

Bus Durham to Philadelphia from $78 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Durham to Philadelphia on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:05pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	9h 10m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:10am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	15h 30m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	9h 30m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	9:15pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	11h 30m	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:05pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 55m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Durham to Philadelphia on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:45am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 50m	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	2:40am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	9h 5m	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:45am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	11h 15m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	9:10am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	15h 30m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	3:45am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	9h 15m	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Durham to Philadelphia on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:40am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	9h 5m	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:45am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	11h 15m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	9:10am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	15h 30m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	3:45am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	9h 15m	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	9h 30m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Durham to Philadelphia on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:15pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	11h 30m	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	2:40am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	9h 5m	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:45am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	11h 15m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	9:10am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	15h 30m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	3:45am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	9h 15m	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Durham to Philadelphia on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:05pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 55m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	2:40am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	9h 5m	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:45am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	11h 15m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	9:10am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	15h 30m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	3:45am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	9h 15m	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Durham to Philadelphia on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:40am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	17h 55m	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	2:40am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	10h 20m	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:40am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	12h 20m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	9:10am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	15h 30m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	2:40am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	18h	8:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:58 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Durham to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 9 hours 33 minutes, and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 33mAverage Duration

548 kmDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$88 - $342	Average Duration14h 35m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$124 - $352	Average Duration9h 33m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Durham and Philadelphia?

Stops in Durham

A
Durham Greyhound Bus Station
515 W Pettigrew St , Durham, NC 27703
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B
Compare Foods Durham
2000-2004 NC-55, Durham, NC 27704, USA
C
Durham Compare Foods Durham
2000 Avondale Dr, Durham, NC 27704, USA
D
Durham, NC
E Main St at Roxboro St (WB), Durham, NC 27701, USA

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,401 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87401 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 WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $88

Greyhound Durham Philadelphia recent customer reviews

The bus was too tight and very late. I would never take Greyhound bus again.

Darren J.

October 1, 2018

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Durham, NC, US to Philadelphia, PA by bus

How far is Durham from Philadelphia?
Durham and Philadelphia are 550 km (341 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Durham to Philadelphia?
Buses departing from Durham Greyhound Bus Station in Durham will take you to Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-25

$242

11-26

$205

Today

$152

11-28

$119

11-29

$169

11-30

$193

12-01

$164

12-02

$148

The cheapest trip from Durham, NC, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $119

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 $119 to $454 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 $119 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Greyhound, 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.