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Compare train, bus, and flight for Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. 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 $86, while a flight costs an average of $287.
Distance: 345 miles (556 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$118 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $287 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 6m Average total duration 8h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 48m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $118 (€95).
A bus is $201 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $287 (€232).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 6m.
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
Tickets start at around $118 (€95) compared to roughly $92 (€74) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-26.16 (€-21.15). The journey takes 8h 36m versus 6h 48m 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 Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA
How to get from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:50 AM9h15Raleigh, Bus Station3:05 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$861One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:50 AM9h15Raleigh, Bus Station3:05 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$861One-way0 transfers
Fastest
20727:50 PM1h30Raleigh-Durham International Airport9:20 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$1141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 80 Carolinian10:13 AM8h47Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC7:00 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$921One-way0 transfers
- 40 Floridian · 158 Northeast Regional9:17 AM10h50Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC8:07 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$921One-way1 transfer
- 80 Carolinian10:28 AM8h52Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC7:20 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1341One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 AM8h55Raleigh, Bus Station11:45 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$1171One-way1 transfer- FlixBus+1:40 AM9h05Raleigh, Bus Station10:45 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$1171One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM9h15Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC12:30 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$1181One-way1 transfer
- 15189:43 AM1h32Raleigh-Durham International Airport11:15 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$1141One-way0 transfers
- AA2123 · AA28409:41 AM9h01Raleigh-Durham International Airport6:42 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$3431One-way1 transfer
- AA2123 · AA18099:41 AM9h38Raleigh-Durham International Airport7:19 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$3641One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $118 (€95).
A bus is $201 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $287 (€232).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 6m.
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Raleigh, NC and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Buses mostly depart from Raleigh, Bus Station and arrive in Philadelphia Bus Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, GoRaleigh to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines to go to Philadelphia, PA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 5 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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