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

The bus ticket price from Philadelphia to Raleigh starts at R 874. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Philadelphia to Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

The average travel time between Philadelphia and Raleigh is around 12h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 557 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from Philadelphia to Raleigh can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 42 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Philadelphia to Raleigh by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

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

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

Buses travelling between Philadelphia and Raleigh leave from Philadelphia Airport or Independence Travel Center and arrive at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station.

Bus Philadelphia to Raleigh from R 863 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Raleigh on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 30m	06:30	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	13h 45m	12:15	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 45m	07:45	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Raleigh on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 20m	03:10	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	02:55	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	23:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:20	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	02:55	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	18:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	13h	07:45	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Raleigh on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 20m	03:10	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	02:55	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	23:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 5m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Raleigh on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 20m	03:10	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	02:55	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	23:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 5m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Raleigh on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 20m	03:10	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	02:55	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	23:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 5m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Raleigh on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 20m	03:10	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	02:55	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	23:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 5m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Raleigh on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 45m	07:45	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	Cheapest
	Bus	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	02:55	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	23:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 5m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Raleigh on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	10h 15m	12:15	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 25m	02:55	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 45m	23:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:20	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 35m	02:55	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 45m	07:45	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:05 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Raleigh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 12 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 874, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42bus per day

12h 15mAverage duration

554 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 874 - R 4 296	Average duration12h 15m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 096 - R 12 843	Average duration9h 28m	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 365 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87382 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 874

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Philadelphia Raleigh recent customer reviews

I got bit by bed bugs and had to throw things away

Atiyyah B.

7 June 2025

Smooth and clear

Alexandra E.

1 May 2023

Late but they kept apologizing.

Sandie L.

21 August 2019

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

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 about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Raleigh cost?
The bus ticket price from Philadelphia to Raleigh starts at R 874. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Philadelphia to Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
The average travel time between Philadelphia and Raleigh is around 12h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 557 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Philadelphia and Raleigh?
The number of buses from Philadelphia to Raleigh can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 42 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Philadelphia to Raleigh by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Philadelphia to Raleigh?
When taking the bus from Philadelphia to Raleigh, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Raleigh?
Buses travelling between Philadelphia and Raleigh leave from Philadelphia Airport or Independence Travel Center and arrive at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

R 1 426

17/11

R 1 232

Today

R 1 197

19/11

R 1 021

20/11

R 1 021

21/11

R 1 267

22/11

R 1 197

23/11

R 1 478

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 021

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 R 1 021 to R 2 728 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 R 1 021, which is on 2025-11-19.