How much does a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Durham cost?

The bus ticket price from Philadelphia to Durham starts at US$51. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Philadelphia to Durham is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Durham?

The average travel time between Philadelphia and Durham is around 13h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 550 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Philadelphia and Durham?

The number of buses from Philadelphia to Durham can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 29 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Philadelphia to Durham by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Philadelphia to Durham?

When taking the bus from Philadelphia to Durham, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.

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

Buses travelling between Philadelphia and Durham leave from Philadelphia Airport or Independence Travel Center and arrive at Durham Greyhound Bus Station, Compare Foods Durham, Durham Compare Foods Durham.

Bus Philadelphia to Durham from US$52 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Durham on 3 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	11h	04:50	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	17:10	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 15m	02:25	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 15m	22:00	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 20m	01:05	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	10:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 45m	22:00	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Durham on 8 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	11h	04:50	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	17:10	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 15m	02:25	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 15m	22:00	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 20m	01:05	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 35m	14:35	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Durham on 9 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	11h	04:50	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	17:10	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 15m	02:25	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 15m	22:00	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 20m	01:05	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 35m	14:35	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Durham on 10 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	11h	04:50	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	17:10	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 15m	02:25	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 15m	22:00	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 20m	01:05	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 35m	14:35	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Durham

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 9 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just US$68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 25mAverage duration

548 kmDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$51 - US$178	Average duration13h 20m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$68 - US$245	Average duration9h 25m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

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

Average ticket priceUS$73

Average bus trip duration13h 20m

Number of daily buses29

Earliest bus departure02:10

Distance551 km

Latest bus departure23:15

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 163 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 348 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Philadelphia to Durham Bus

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

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

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.

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Durham?

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 Durham

A - Durham Greyhound Bus Station

B - Compare Foods Durham

C - Durham Compare Foods Durham

D - Durham, NC

Frequently asked questions on the trip Philadelphia, PA - Durham, NC, US

How much does a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Durham cost?
The bus ticket price from Philadelphia to Durham starts at US$51. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Philadelphia to Durham is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Durham?
The average travel time between Philadelphia and Durham is around 13h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 550 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Philadelphia and Durham?
The number of buses from Philadelphia to Durham can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 29 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Philadelphia to Durham by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Philadelphia to Durham?
When taking the bus from Philadelphia to Durham, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Durham?
Buses travelling between Philadelphia and Durham leave from Philadelphia Airport or Independence Travel Center and arrive at Durham Greyhound Bus Station, Compare Foods Durham, Durham Compare Foods Durham.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/11

US$71

02/11

US$100

Today

US$73

04/11

US$58

05/11

US$54

06/11

US$56

07/11

US$55

08/11

US$61

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on 05 Nov 2025 with a price of US$54

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 Durham, NC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$54 to US$158 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$54, which is on 2025-11-05.

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 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 travellers 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, PA to Durham, NC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time13h 20m	Avg priceUS$73	Daily departures29
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time9h 25m	Avg priceUS$102	Daily departures1

Will you be returning to Philadelphia, PA by bus?

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Train from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US

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