What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Durham?

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

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

The majority of buses traveling from Philadelphia to Durham start their journey at Philadelphia Airport and wind up at Durham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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

Once in Durham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Bowes Museum, HMS Trincomalee Trust, Durham Castle, River Cruises and Crook Hall.

Bus Philadelphia to Durham from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Durham on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	11h	4:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:10pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 15m	2:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 5m	2:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 20m	3:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 55m	8:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Durham 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.	11h	4:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:10pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 15m	2:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 15m	10:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 20m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 35m	2:35pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Durham on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:10am	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	17h 55m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:10pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 15m	2:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 15m	10:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 20m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 35m	2:35pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Durham on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	11h	4:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:10pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 15m	2:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 15m	10:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 20m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 35m	2:35pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Durham

We recommend taking the train

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

1train per day

9h 25mAverage Duration

340 milesDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $269	Average Duration13h	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$68 - $283	Average Duration9h 25m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Durham?

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

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

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

3.5/587,394 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.

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

What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Durham?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$109

11/24

$97

Today

$136

11/26

$79

11/27

$78

11/28

$93

11/29

$117

11/30

$122

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $78

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 $78 to $235 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 $78 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.