The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC
Cheapest price
$139
Average price
$171
Fastest journey
8 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 49 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
556 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC will cost around $171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $139.
Of the 20 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Raleigh, NC on Fri, Apr 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Apr 03 the direct buses cover the 556 km distance in an average of 8 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .
On Fri, Apr 03 the slowest buses will take 9 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
undefined · undefined2:00 AM10h15Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA12:15 PMRaleigh, Bus Station$1391One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
3:10 AM9h05Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA12:15 PMRaleigh, Bus Station$1391One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
10:00 PM8h30Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA6:30 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$1461One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
11:45 AM11h45Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA11:30 PMRaleigh, Bus Station$1481One-way1 transfer
undefined · undefined12:45 PM10h45Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA11:30 PMRaleigh, Bus Station$1501One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM8h25Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA2:55 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$1581One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
10:00 PM8h30Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA6:30 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$1461One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
2:30 PM9h00Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA11:30 PMRaleigh, Bus Station$1881One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
3:10 AM9h05Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA12:15 PMRaleigh, Bus Station$1391One-way1 transfer
+
FlixBus8:30 PM9h05Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA5:35 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$1881One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
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 $55. 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 $55, and a flight costs an average of $63.
Distance: 345 miles (556 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$86 Average price Cheapest | $163 Average price | $350 Average price |
9h 33m Average total duration 9h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $266 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC buses for today, Thursday, April 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus+![]() | 6:30 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 9h00 | 3:30 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 7:30 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 11h25 | 6:55 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 9:20 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 12h15 | 9:35 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:50 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 9h20 | 7:10 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 8h25 | 6:55 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 13h15 | 11:45 AM Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 13h00 | 11:45 AM Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, April 3 | |||||
undefined · undefined | 12:00 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 12h30 | 12:30 PM Raleigh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 12:30 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 9h05 | 9:35 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 12:30 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 11h15 | 11:45 AM Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 2:30 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 13h45 | 4:15 PM Raleigh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
undefined · undefined | 6:00 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 10h15 | 4:15 PM Raleigh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 7:10 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 9h05 | 4:15 PM Raleigh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 10:00 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 15h20 | 1:20 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 1:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 11h35 | 1:20 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 11h20 | 1:20 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 3:45 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 11h45 | 3:30 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 14h40 | 6:55 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
undefined · undefined | 4:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 10h45 | 3:30 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 15h20 | 9:35 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC by train, bus, or flight
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Apr 03
Apr 04
Apr 05
Apr 06
Apr 07
Apr 08
Apr 09
Apr 10
Apr 11
Apr 12
Apr 13
Apr 14
Apr 15
Apr 16
Why should you book Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Greyhound?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Greyhound, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Greyhound with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC
Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC run on average 19 times per day, taking around 9h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $55 (€45) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 345 miles (556 km) distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 345 miles (556 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€45) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 25m |
First bus 12:50 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NCYou can travel by bus between Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as $55 (€45). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
Greyhound
FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Raleigh, NC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- North Carolina Museum of Art, a renowned museum featuring a diverse collection of art from around the world and outdoor sculpture park
- Pullen Park, a historic public park offering playgrounds, a carousel, and pedal boats
- North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, an educational museum with exhibits on natural history and interactive displays
- William B. Umstead State Park, a large state park providing hiking, biking, and equestrian trails
- Historic Yates Mill County Park, a restored 18th-century gristmill with scenic trails and educational programs.
- Raleigh City Market, a historic market area with shops, dining, and events
- JC Raulston Arboretum, a beautiful garden with a diverse collection of plants and themed gardens
- Marbles Kids Museum, an interactive museum designed for children with hands-on exhibits and activities
- Red Hat Amphitheater, an outdoor venue hosting concerts and events
- Adventure Landing, a family-friendly amusement park with mini-golf, go-karts, and arcade games.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC
Most popular bus connections from Philadelphia, PA
More options for your journey from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need


