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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 prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. 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 $56, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 345 miles (556 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$167 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $357 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration 9h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $79 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $167 (€133).
A bus is $270 (€215) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $357 (€285).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 39m.
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 79 Carolinian8:58 AM10h0930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:07 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$1281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 79 Carolinian8:58 AM10h0930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:07 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$1281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 141 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian9:50 AM9h1730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:07 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$2531One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 141 Northeast Regional · 41 Floridian9:50 AM9h5130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:41 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$1601One-way1 transfer
2151 NextGen Acela+41 Floridian10:10 AM9h3130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA7:41 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$2181One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $79 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $167 (€133).
A bus is $270 (€215) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $357 (€285).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 39m.
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 19 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, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA and arrive in Raleigh, Bus Station.
- Travel with American Airlines to go to Raleigh, NC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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