How far is Durham from Philadelphia?

The distance between the two cities is 341 miles (550 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Durham to Philadelphia leave from Durham Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Philadelphia Museum of Art, Love Park, The Franklin Institute, Schuylkill River Trail and Arden Theatre Company.

Bus Durham to Philadelphia from $54 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Durham to Philadelphia on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	9h 30m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:05pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 55m	3:00pm	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	17h 40m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	15h 15m	12:30pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Next departures for Durham to Philadelphia on November 24
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 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:45am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	9h 15m	1:00pm	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	5:05pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	9h 10m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Durham to Philadelphia on November 26
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

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Compare 2 ways to go from Durham to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 9 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just $87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 33mAverage Duration

340 milesDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$55 - $182	Average Duration13h 40m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$87 - $245	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

3.5/511,414 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,392 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 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 traveling from Durham, NC, US to Philadelphia, PA by bus

How far is Durham from Philadelphia?
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What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/21

$123

11/22

$112

Today

$127

11/24

$128

11/25

$129

11/26

$138

11/27

$79

11/28

$77

The cheapest trip from Durham, NC, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $77

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 $77 to $264 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 $77 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.