Bus and Coach from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£43

tomorrow

Wednesday

Thursday

£43

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

£61

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 15m	05:50	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	15:05	Philadelphia, PA	Convention Center	Economy	£43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 15/12/2025 05:50:00 to Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Greyhound US	11h 30m	12:50	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	00:20	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£49	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 15/12/2025 12:50:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Greyhound US	9h 20m	18:15	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	03:35	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£49	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 15/12/2025 18:15:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 03:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
FlixBus	10h 50m	21:55	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	08:45	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 15/12/2025 21:55:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
FlixBus	8h 50m	21:55	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	06:45	Philadelphia, PA	Convention Center	Economy	£50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 15/12/2025 21:55:00 to Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 25m	05:35	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	15:00	Philadelphia, PA	Convention Center	Economy	£43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 18/12/2025 05:35:00 to Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Greyhound US	13h 20m	00:55	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	14:15	Philadelphia, PA	IRS Building	Economy	£53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 18/12/2025 00:55:00 to IRS Building, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
Greyhound US	12h 55m	00:55	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	13:50	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 18/12/2025 00:55:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
FlixBus	13h 0m	01:30	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	14:30	Philadelphia, PA	IRS Building	Economy	£53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 18/12/2025 01:30:00 to IRS Building, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
FlixBus	14h 50m	21:55	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	12:45	Philadelphia, PA	IRS Building	Economy	£53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 18/12/2025 21:55:00 to IRS Building, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 15m	05:50	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	15:05	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 21/12/2025 05:50:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
FlixBus	9h 5m	15:15	Raleigh, NC	New Bern Ave	00:20	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£88	A Bus from FlixBus goes from New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 21/12/2025 15:15:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 22/12/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £88 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Greyhound US	11h 50m	00:55	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	12:45	Philadelphia, PA	IRS Building	Economy	£89	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 21/12/2025 00:55:00 to IRS Building, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £89 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Greyhound US	12h 55m	00:55	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	13:50	Philadelphia, PA	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	£89	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 21/12/2025 00:55:00 to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £89 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
FlixBus	14h 35m	21:55	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	12:30	Philadelphia, PA	IRS Building	Economy	£89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 21/12/2025 21:55:00 to IRS Building, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 22/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £89 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA via Washington, DC, you can save more than £16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  9h 10m
  
  0
  
  00:30
  
  Raleigh, NC
  Wilmington St Service Rd at Chapanoke Rd
  
  05:15
  
  Washington, DC
  Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £27
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Wilmington St Service Rd at Chapanoke Rd, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 16/12/2025 00:30:00 to Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
- Distribusion
  
  3h 45m
  
  0
  
  05:55
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  09:40
  
  Philadelphia, PA
  520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £18
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 16/12/2025 05:55:00 to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Coach Stop, Philadelphia, PA (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save £16

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA is £33 on 08/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Raleigh, NC and Philadelphia, PA

See here how frequent the connections between Raleigh, NC and Philadelphia, PA are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 33 daily coaches from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 21 daily coaches between Raleigh, NC and Philadelphia, PA.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 30 coaches from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Raleigh, NC and Philadelphia, PA, with 5 offers.

Facts about coaches from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 28 times every day by bus from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA starting from £33!

Cheapest Bus	£33
Fastest Bus	8h 50m
Earliest Coach	05:50
Latest Coach	21:55
Daily Bus Connections	28 Ø
Distance	554.6 km
Coach Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA

Every day, 28 buses from 2 coach companies leave Raleigh, NC for Philadelphia, PA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 15/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

£48

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£43

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£61

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

£74

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

£59

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

£54

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

£33

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

£42

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £33, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £59.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA, with £33. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £50.

How to save money travelling from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Raleigh, NC and Philadelphia, PA

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Raleigh, NC and Philadelphia, PA.

Raleigh Convention Center

S Salisbury St

Greyhound Bus Station

Capital Blvd 2210

New Bern Ave

New Bern Ave 3700

Citgo Gas Station

Buck Jones Rd 1286

White Oak Shopping Center P&R

Central Coach Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

JFK & Broad

John F Kennedy Blvd 1401

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

Service and Comfort on the bus from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA? Or which bus companies serve the route Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA bus

How much does a Raleigh, NC - Philadelphia, PA coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Raleigh, NC - Philadelphia, PA bus trip is available from £33 and takes 9h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA?

The connection Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £33 to £103. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Raleigh, NC - Philadelphia, PA route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA is offered by roughly 28 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Philadelphia, PA from Raleigh, NC take?

The quickest coach from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA is provided by FlixBus and takes 8h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £50. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA?

The earliest bus to Philadelphia, PA departs from Raleigh, NC at 05:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA?

The latest bus to Philadelphia, PA departs from Raleigh, NC at 21:55. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Raleigh, NC - Philadelphia, PA route?

Passengers looking to travel from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Raleigh, NC and Philadelphia, PA?

You can check all the direct connections between Raleigh, NC and Philadelphia, PA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Philadelphia, PA from Raleigh, NC?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Raleigh, NC Philadelphia, PA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Raleigh, NC Philadelphia, PA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, PA

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Raleigh, NC and to Philadelphia, PA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Raleigh, NC and to Philadelphia, PA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!