Bus Durham, NC to Philadelphia - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Durham, NC to Philadelphia

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

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tomorrow

$89

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

$98

Tuesday

Wednesday

$96

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 10m	5:05 PM	Durham, NC	Exxon	2:15 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Exxon, Durham, NC (USA) at 12/26/2025 5:05:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
FlixBus	15h 50m	3:45 AM	Durham, NC	Exxon	7:35 PM	Philadelphia	JFK & Broad	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Exxon, Durham, NC (USA) at 12/26/2025 3:45:00 AM to JFK & Broad, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
FlixBus	13h 40m	2:40 AM	Durham, NC	Exxon	4:20 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	Economy	$90	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Exxon, Durham, NC (USA) at 12/26/2025 2:40:00 AM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Greyhound US	13h 0m	9:10 AM	Durham, NC	Transportation Center	10:10 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Transportation Center, Durham, NC (USA) at 12/26/2025 9:10:00 AM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Greyhound US	15h 10m	9:10 AM	Durham, NC	Transportation Center	12:20 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Transportation Center, Durham, NC (USA) at 12/26/2025 9:10:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 10m	5:05 PM	Durham, NC	Exxon	2:15 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Exxon, Durham, NC (USA) at 12/29/2025 5:05:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
FlixBus	17h 40m	10:05 PM	Durham, NC	Exxon	3:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$104	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Exxon, Durham, NC (USA) at 12/29/2025 10:05:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
FlixBus	17h 0m	10:05 PM	Durham, NC	Exxon	3:05 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$104	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Exxon, Durham, NC (USA) at 12/29/2025 10:05:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Greyhound US	15h 10m	9:10 AM	Durham, NC	Exxon	12:20 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$140	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Exxon, Durham, NC (USA) at 12/29/2025 9:10:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
Greyhound US	13h 0m	9:10 AM	Durham, NC	Exxon	10:10 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	Economy	$140	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Exxon, Durham, NC (USA) at 12/29/2025 9:10:00 AM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Durham, NC to Philadelphia via Washington, DC, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 0m
  
  0
  
  9:10 AM
  
  Durham, NC
  Exxon
  
  4:25 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Exxon, Durham, NC (USA) at 12/31/2025 9:10:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/31/2025 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
- Busbud
  
  3h 55m
  
  0
  
  6:15 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  10:10 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $24
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/31/2025 6:15:00 PM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/31/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Travel time is 3h 50m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 0m	9:10 AM	Durham, NC	Exxon	10:10 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	Economy	$96	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Exxon, Durham, NC (USA) at 12/31/2025 9:10:00 AM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/31/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Greyhound US	15h 10m	9:10 AM	Durham, NC	Exxon	12:20 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$96	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Exxon, Durham, NC (USA) at 12/31/2025 9:10:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 1/1/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
FlixBus	9h 15m	3:45 AM	Durham, NC	Exxon	1:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$97	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Exxon, Durham, NC (USA) at 12/31/2025 3:45:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/31/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Greyhound US	15h 30m	9:10 AM	Durham, NC	Exxon	12:40 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$97	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Exxon, Durham, NC (USA) at 12/31/2025 9:10:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 1/1/2026 12:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
FlixBus	17h 10m	3:45 AM	Durham, NC	Exxon	8:55 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	Economy	$98	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Exxon, Durham, NC (USA) at 12/31/2025 3:45:00 AM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/31/2025 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Durham, NC to Philadelphia via Washington, DC, you can save more than $25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 5m
  
  0
  
  2:40 AM
  
  Durham, NC
  Exxon
  
  7:55 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Exxon, Durham, NC (USA) at 1/2/2026 2:40:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 1/2/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
- Busbud
  
  3h 10m
  
  0
  
  8:35 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  11:45 AM
  
  Philadelphia
  Spring Garden St Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $24
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 1/2/2026 8:35:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 1/2/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save $25

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Durham, NC to Philadelphia is $64 on 12/21/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Durham, NC and Philadelphia

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 30 daily buses from Durham, NC to Philadelphia. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Durham, NC and Philadelphia.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 23 buses from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Durham, NC and Philadelphia, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Durham, NC to Philadelphia

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 18 times every day by bus from Durham, NC to Philadelphia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Durham, NC to Philadelphia starting from $64!

Cheapest Bus	$64
Fastest Bus	9h 5m
Earliest Bus	2:40 AM
Latest Bus	5:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes	18 Ø
Distance	340.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Durham, NC to Philadelphia

Every day, 18 buses from 2 bus companies leave Durham, NC for Philadelphia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/25/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$64

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

$98

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

$96

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

Sunday 01/11

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 01/13

Wednesday 01/14

Thursday 01/15

Friday 01/16

Saturday 01/17

The cheapest time to travel from Durham, NC to Philadelphia

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

With a price starting from $64, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Durham, NC to Philadelphia. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $98.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, with $64. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $100.

How to save money travelling from Durham, NC to Philadelphia

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 Durham, NC to Philadelphia 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 Durham, NC to Philadelphia, 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 buses from Durham, NC to Philadelphia are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Durham, NC to Philadelphia

These are the most booked bus companies between Durham, NC to Philadelphia from our users.

FlixBus from Durham, NC to Philadelphia

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Durham, NC to Philadelphia:

Cheapest Price	$89
Fastest Bus	9h 5m
Earliest Bus	2:40 AM
Last Bus	5:05 PM
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	12/23/2025

All bus stations and stops in Durham, NC and Philadelphia

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Durham, NC and Philadelphia.

Transportation Center

W Pettigrew St 515

BP Guess Road

Guess Road 2918

Chapel Hill and Willard St

W Chapel Hill

BP Hillandale Rd

Hillandale Rd 1815

Exxon

Hillsborough Rd 3454

Central Bus 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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Durham, NC to Philadelphia? Compare all modes of transports from Durham, NC to Philadelphia.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Durham, NC to Philadelphia

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

FAQs about the Durham, NC to Philadelphia bus

How much does a Durham, NC Philadelphia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $64 and takes 9h 10m to reach Philadelphia. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $64 and $144. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Philadelphia.

On average, how many connections are available from Durham, NC to Philadelphia each day?

Every day, the Durham, NC to Philadelphia bus route is served by approximately 18 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Durham, NC to Philadelphia take?

The fastest bus from Durham, NC to Philadelphia is offered by FlixBus and takes 9h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $97. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Philadelphia from Durham, NC starts at 2:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Durham, NC to Philadelphia?

The latest bus trip departing from Durham, NC for Philadelphia starts at 5:05 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Durham, NC Philadelphia route?

When traveling by bus from Durham, NC to Philadelphia, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Durham, NC and Philadelphia?

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

What can I take with me on the Durham, NC to Philadelphia bus route?

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

What equipment is available for the Durham, NC Philadelphia 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 traveling 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 Durham, NC to Philadelphia on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Durham, NC and to Philadelphia

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