The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
9 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 50 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
548 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
Of the 17 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Durham, NC on Mon, Mar 09, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 09 the direct buses cover the 548 km distance in an average of 9 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 15 m .
On Mon, Mar 09 the slowest buses will take 10 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a flight costs an average of $179.
Distance: 340 miles (548 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$93 Average price Cheapest | $166 Average price | $295 Average price |
10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration 9h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration Fastest 5h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC buses for today, Sunday, March 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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+ FlixBus | 6:55 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 11h40 | 6:35 PM Durham Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 10h25 | 6:35 PM Durham Station | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 10:00 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 16h00 | 2:00 AM Durham Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 12:00 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 17h05 | 5:05 AM Durham Station | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 11h45 | 2:00 AM Durham Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 14h10 | 6:25 AM Durham Station | 1 transfer | |
undefined · undefined | 4:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 12h20 | 5:05 AM Durham Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 6:30 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 10h35 | 5:05 AM Durham Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 17h10 | 12:25 PM Durham Station | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 10h55 | 6:25 AM Durham Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 9h15 | 6:25 AM Durham Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:50 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 11h00 | 8:50 AM Durham Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 9h20 | 7:50 AM Durham Station | 1 transfer | |
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+ FlixBus | 12:30 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 11h55 | 12:25 PM Durham Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 10h25 | 12:25 PM Durham Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 2:30 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 15h40 | 6:10 PM Durham Station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC
Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC run on average 17 times per day, taking around 9h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $63 (€51) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 340 miles (548 km) distance in 10h 35m.
Distance 340 miles (548 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€51) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 35m |
First bus 00:50 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Cheapest month Aug |
Cheapest day Wed |
High season Oct - Dec |
Low season Jul - Sep |
Best day to book ahead 28 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NCYou can travel by bus between Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as $63 (€51). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Durham, NC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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