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Compare train, bus, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €75, while a flight costs an average of €484.
Distance: 345 miles (556 km)
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€157 Average price | €75 Average price Cheapest | €484 Average price | €72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC
Compare the available ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is €82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC costing on average €157.
A bus is €409 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC costing on average €484.
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 50m.
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
Tickets start at around €157 compared to roughly €72 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€84. The journey takes 8h 20m versus 7h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC
How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:50 PM 9h20 Philadelphia Bus Station 3:10 AM Raleigh, Bus Station €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:50 PM 9h20 Philadelphia Bus Station 3:10 AM Raleigh, Bus Station €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM 8h25 Philadelphia Bus Station 2:55 AM Raleigh, Bus Station €47 1 One-way 1 transfer
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12:05 AM 8h35 Philadelphia Bus Station 8:40 AM Raleigh, Bus Station €47 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus+
3:05 AM 9h10 Philadelphia Bus Station 12:15 PM Raleigh, Bus Station €47 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus+
10:30 PM 13h45 Philadelphia Bus Station 12:15 PM Raleigh, Bus Station €47 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is €82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC costing on average €157.
A bus is €409 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC costing on average €484.
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 50m.
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and Raleigh, NC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Philadelphia Bus Station and arrive in Raleigh, Bus Station.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, CitizenPlane, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, piedmont airlines to go to Raleigh, NC by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with American Airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, CitizenPlane, piedmont airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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