How to travel from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA 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 bus which can get you there in 8h 21m. 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 train costs an average of $92.

Distance: 340 miles (548 km)

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$194

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$104

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$91

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10h 2m

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9h 32m

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8h 51m

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8h 21m

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The cheapest way to travel from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA is a bus with an average price of $104 (€84).

This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA:

A bus is $90 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $194 (€156).

A bus is $300 (€242) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $404 (€327).

The fastest way to travel from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 40m.

Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 21m.

Train takes on average 9h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Durham, NC and Philadelphia, PA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users.

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from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA

How to get from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:05 PM9h15
    Durham Station
    2:20 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station
    $1081One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:05 PM9h15
    Durham Station
    2:20 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station
    $1081One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA948
    10:36 AM1h33
    Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    12:09 PMPhiladelphia International Airport
    $4091One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak80 Carolinian
    9:27 AM9h33
    Durham Station, Durham, NC
    7:00 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    $1821One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
    10:05 PM17h00
    Durham Station
    3:05 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station
    $1241One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
    9:15 PM9h30
    Durham Station
    6:45 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station
    $1311One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:50 AM9h55
    Durham Station
    1:45 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station
    $1441One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA1789 · UA4015
    6:15 AM3h30
    Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    9:45 AMPhiladelphia International Airport
    $4031One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA3520 · UA3497
    7:45 PM3h59
    Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    11:44 PMPhiladelphia International Airport
    $4031One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA5732 · UA2430
    11:00 AM6h52
    Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    5:52 PMPhiladelphia International Airport
    $4031One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA

Travel to Philadelphia, PA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Durham, NC and Philadelphia, PA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA is a bus with an average price of $104 (€84).

This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA:

A bus is $90 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $194 (€156).

A bus is $300 (€242) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $404 (€327).

The fastest way to travel from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 40m.

Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 21m.

Train takes on average 9h 32m.

The distance from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA is approximately 340 miles (548 km).
The average frequency per day from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA is:
  • Around 71 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham, NC and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Durham Station, Durham, NC and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Durham Station and arrive in Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, PA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Atlantic City, NJ, Boston, MA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Philadelphia, PA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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