What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Durham?

The distance between the two cities is 341 miles (550 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Durham?

The majority of buses traveling from Philadelphia to Durham start their journey at Philadelphia Airport and wind up at Durham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

Once in Durham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Bowes Museum, HMS Trincomalee Trust, Durham Castle, River Cruises and Crook Hall.

Bus Philadelphia to Durham from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Durham on September 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	11h	4:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 15m	5:45am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 15m	10:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 20m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 45m	10:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Durham on September 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	11h	4:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 15m	5:45am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 15m	10:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 20m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	5:05am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 30m	2:35pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Durham on September 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	11h	4:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 15m	5:45am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 20m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 5m	2:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	5:05am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 30m	2:35pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Durham on October 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	11h	4:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 15m	5:45am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 20m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 30m	3:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 20m	3:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Durham on October 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	11h	4:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	9h 15m	5:45am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 15m	10:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 20m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	5:05am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 30m	2:35pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Durham.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$50 - $152	Average Duration13h 20m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$68 - $245	Average Duration9h 25m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Philadelphia to Durham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 9 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 25mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest ticket

50kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$71

Average bus trip duration13h 20m

Number of daily buses26

Earliest bus departure2:10am

Distance342 miles (551 km)

Latest bus departure11:15pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,701 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,281 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Philadelphia to Durham Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Philadelphia to Durham. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Durham from Philadelphia, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Durham?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - JFK Bd & N 30th St

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - Independence Travel Center

Stops in Durham

A - Durham Greyhound Bus Station

B - Compare Foods Durham

C - Durham Compare Foods Durham

D - Durham, NC

Frequently asked questions for your trip Philadelphia, PA - Durham, NC, US

What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Durham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Durham?
What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/26

$60

09/27

$63

Today

$67

09/29

$54

09/30

$51

10/01

$51

10/02

$40

10/03

$54

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 with a price of $40

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $149 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-10-02.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Philadelphia and Durham!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Philadelphia to Durham, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Philadelphia to Durham.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time13h 20m	Avg Price$71	Daily Departures26
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time9h 25m	Avg Price$94	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Philadelphia, PA by bus?

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Train from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US

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Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US

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Bus Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Durham?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Philadelphia, PA - Durham, NC, US

What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Durham?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Durham?

What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

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What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US?

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