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Compare train, bus, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $98 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 11m. 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 $98, while a flight costs an average of $595.
Distance: 345 miles (556 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$595 Average price | $199 Average price | $98 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 59m Average total duration 9h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 $101 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $199 (€162).
A bus is $497 (€406) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $595 (€486).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 47m.
Bus takes on average 9h 59m.
You'll arrive about 3h 39m sooner (4h 11m by flight vs 7h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $595 (€486) compared to roughly $88 (€72) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop 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 PM9h20Philadelphia Bus Station3:10 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$941One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:50 PM9h20Philadelphia Bus Station3:10 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$941One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA269210:10 PM1h30Philadelphia International Airport11:40 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$4321One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus+10:00 PM8h00Philadelphia Bus Station6:00 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$1031One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM9h45Philadelphia Bus Station7:45 AMRaleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC$1041One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+3:05 AM9h10Philadelphia Bus Station12:15 PMRaleigh, Bus Station$1051One-way1 transfer
20598:00 AM1h40Philadelphia International Airport9:40 AMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$1451One-way0 transfers- 15177:19 PM1h51Philadelphia International Airport9:10 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$1451One-way0 transfers
- AA14413:20 PM1h32Philadelphia International Airport4:52 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$4321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $101 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $199 (€162).
A bus is $497 (€406) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $595 (€486).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 47m.
Bus takes on average 9h 59m.
- Around 51 flights per day.
- Around 15 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, United, CitizenPlane, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, psa airlines to go to Raleigh, NC by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 5 direct flights per day with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, CitizenPlane, psa airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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