How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Durham?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Durham start at R 824. The average price for this route is around R 1 558. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Durham?

The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Durham is 12h 20m, covering a distance of 551 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h 15m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Durham route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 26 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Durham?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Durham at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Durham?

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Durham produces an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Durham?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11648 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Durham?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Durham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Durham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Durham from R 701 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Durham on 26 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 55m	08:25	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	10h 25m	08:25	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	15h 40m	14:10	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:15	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	17h 55m	14:10	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Durham on 27 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	11h	04:50	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:10	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 15m	02:25	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 15m	22:00	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:45	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 20m	01:05	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 35m	14:35	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:19 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Durham

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 9 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 153, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 25mAverage duration

548 kmDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 824 - R 4 865	Average duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 153 - R 4 832	Average duration9h 25m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Durham?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Durham

A
Durham Greyhound Bus Station
515 W Pettigrew St , Durham, NC 27703
Visit page
B
Compare Foods Durham
2000-2004 NC-55, Durham, NC 27704, USA
C
Durham Compare Foods Durham
2000 Avondale Dr, Durham, NC 27704, USA
D
Durham, NC
E Main St at Roxboro St (WB), Durham, NC 27701, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 746 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 453 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Durham?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Durham start at R 824. The average price for this route is around R 1 558. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Durham?
The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Durham is 12h 20m, covering a distance of 551 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Durham route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 26 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Durham?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Durham at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Durham?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Durham produces an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Durham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11648 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Durham?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Durham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Durham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/12

R 1 983

25/12

R 1 504

Today

R 2 068

27/12

R 1 658

28/12

R 1 453

29/12

R 1 299

30/12

R 1 333

31/12

R 1 214

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on 31 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 214

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 R 1 214 to R 2 940 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 R 1 214, which is on 2025-12-31.

Usually FlixBus 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.