How to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC

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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 €44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. 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 €44, and a flight costs an average of €127.

Distance: 345 miles (556 km)

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€102

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€70

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€339

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9h 19m

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8h 49m

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0.6 - 1.4kg

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1.7 - 3.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC is a bus with an average price of €70.

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

A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC costing on average €102.

A bus is €269 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC costing on average €339.

The fastest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 49m.

Bus takes on average 9h 49m.

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

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FAQs: Travel from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC

Travel to Raleigh, NC 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 Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC.

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There are 3 options to travel between Philadelphia, PA and Raleigh, NC including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC is a bus with an average price of €70.

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

A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC costing on average €102.

A bus is €269 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC costing on average €339.

The fastest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 49m.

Bus takes on average 9h 49m.

The distance from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC is approximately 345 miles (556 km).
The average frequency per day from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC is:
  • Around 45 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC:
  • 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.
  • Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
  • Travel with American Airlines to go to Raleigh, NC by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 5 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Charlotte, NC, Greensboro, NC, Wilmington, NC. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Raleigh, NC and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Raleigh, NC to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Raleigh, NC, visitors can explore Raleigh City Market for shopping and dining, enjoy diverse plant collections at JC Raulston Arboretum, and engage in interactive fun at Marbles Kids Museum. Music lovers can attend concerts at Red Hat Amphitheater, while families can have fun at Adventure Landing with mini-golf and go-karts. Art enthusiasts will appreciate the North Carolina Museum of Art, and outdoor lovers can visit Pullen Park for playgrounds and pedal boats or hike through William B. Umstead State Park. For a mix of history and nature, Historic Yates Mill County Park offers scenic trails and a glimpse into the past with a restored gristmill. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences provides educational exhibits on natural history.
To explore Raleigh, NC, three days is ideal to visit key attractions such as the North Carolina Museum of Art, Pullen Park, and the State Capitol, while also enjoying the local dining scene and vibrant neighborhoods.
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