What is the distance between Philadelphia and Raleigh?

It's about 557 km (346 miles) from Philadelphia to Raleigh.

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, and end it at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station, in Raleigh.

Bus Philadelphia to Raleigh from $71 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Raleigh on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 20m	3:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 45m	7:45am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	12h 30m	8:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Raleigh on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 20m	3:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	11:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 5m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Raleigh on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 20m	3:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	11:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 5m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Raleigh on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 5m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	11:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 45m	7:45am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Raleigh on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 30m	6:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	11:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 5m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Raleigh on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 15m	7:45am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 30m	6:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	11:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 5m	5:35am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 45m	7:45am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Raleigh on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 20m	3:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	11:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 25m	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	13h 15m	7:45am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:22 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Raleigh

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 9 hours 28 minutes, and with fares starting at just $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

9h 28mAverage Duration

556 kmDistance

51kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$72 - $353	Average Duration12h 15m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$90 - $815	Average Duration9h 28m	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Raleigh?

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
Visit page
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

Stops in Raleigh

A
Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station
2210 Capital Blvd , Raleigh, NC 27603
B
Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station
4005 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,449 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87397 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 $72

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

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh by bus

What is the distance between Philadelphia and Raleigh?
It's about 557 km (346 miles) from Philadelphia to Raleigh.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Raleigh?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, and end it at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station, 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

11-24

$146

11-25

$175

Today

$223

11-27

$115

11-28

$115

11-29

$146

11-30

$185

12-01

$96

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $96

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 $96 to $409 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 $96 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually FlixBus, Greyhound 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.