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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 prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. 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 $59, and a flight costs an average of $183.
Distance: 345 miles (556 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$185 Average price | $103 Average price Cheapest | $451 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 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 |
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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 $82 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $185 (€149).
A bus is $349 (€282) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $451 (€365).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 37m.
Bus takes on average 8h 43m.
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.
- · 1:00 PM9h10Raleigh, Bus Station10:10 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$901One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- · 1:00 PM9h10Raleigh, Bus Station10:10 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$901One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- AA24031:07 PM1h33Raleigh-Durham International Airport2:40 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$4091One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 80 Carolinian10:13 AM8h47Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC7:00 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2051One-way0 transfers
- 40 Floridian · 196 Northeast Regional9:17 AM10h43Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC8:00 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2421One-way1 transfer
- 40 Floridian+
2122 Acela9:17 AM9h12Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC6:29 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$3061One-way1 transfer
- 5:50 AM9h15Raleigh, Bus Station3:05 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$941One-way0 transfers
FlixBus+1:40 AM8h45Raleigh, Bus Station10:25 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$971One-way1 transfer- +FlixBus6:15 PM8h05Raleigh, Bus Station2:20 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$1031One-way1 transfer
UA1789 · UA40156:15 AM3h30Raleigh-Durham International Airport9:45 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$3941One-way1 transfer- UA3520 · UA34977:45 PM3h59Raleigh-Durham International Airport11:44 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$3941One-way1 transfer
- UA630 · UA18845:12 PM7h47Raleigh-Durham International Airport12:59 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$3941One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $82 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $185 (€149).
A bus is $349 (€282) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $451 (€365).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 37m.
Bus takes on average 8h 43m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 18 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, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines to go to Philadelphia, PA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, GoRaleigh to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 5 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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