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

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

today
tomorrow
$72
Saturday
$56
Sunday
$55
Monday
$56
Tuesday
$57
Wednesday
$52

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 9h 15m 5:50 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 3:05 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $72
FlixBus 10h 50m 9:55 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 8:45 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $74
FlixBus 9h 5m 3:15 PM Raleigh, NC New Bern Ave 12:20 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $74
Greyhound US 11h 20m 1:00 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 12:20 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $74
Greyhound US 9h 20m 6:15 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 3:35 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $74
  • Did you know that if you travel from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia via Washington, DC, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 5m
      0
      9:55 PM
      Raleigh, NC
      Greyhound Bus Station
      3:05 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $36
      • Waiting Time 1h 35m
    • OurBus
      3h 20m
      0
      4:40 AM
      Washington, DC
      Armory Metro
      8:00 AM
      Philadelphia
      Spring Garden St Station
      0
      OurBus
      Basic
      $15
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 9h 15m 5:50 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 3:05 PM Philadelphia Convention Center  Economy $56
FlixBus 15h 30m 9:55 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 1:25 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $75
FlixBus 8h 55m 2:50 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 11:45 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $75
FlixBus 8h 50m 9:55 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 6:45 AM Philadelphia Convention Center  Economy $75
Greyhound US 13h 55m 10:45 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 12:40 AM Philadelphia Convention Center  Economy $75

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 9h 15m 5:50 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 3:05 PM Philadelphia Convention Center  Economy $55
Greyhound US 9h 10m 1:00 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 10:10 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $78
Greyhound US 13h 35m 12:55 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 2:30 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $79
FlixBus 13h 35m 2:50 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 4:25 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $79
FlixBus 8h 55m 1:30 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 10:25 AM Philadelphia Convention Center  Economy $79

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 9h 15m 5:50 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 3:05 PM Philadelphia Convention Center  Economy $56
Greyhound US 11h 35m 12:55 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 12:30 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $76
Greyhound US 9h 10m 1:00 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 10:10 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $76
FlixBus 10h 50m 9:55 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 8:45 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $76
FlixBus 12h 30m 3:15 PM Raleigh, NC New Bern Ave 3:45 AM Philadelphia Convention Center  Economy $76

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 9h 15m 5:50 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 3:05 PM Philadelphia Convention Center  Economy $57
FlixBus 9h 5m 3:15 PM Raleigh, NC New Bern Ave 12:20 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $61
Greyhound US 11h 20m 1:00 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 12:20 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $61
FlixBus 10h 10m 2:50 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 1:00 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $62
FlixBus 10h 50m 9:55 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 8:45 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station  Economy $62
  • Did you know that if you travel from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia via Washington, DC, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 25m
      0
      3:15 PM
      Raleigh, NC
      New Bern Ave
      8:50 PM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $34
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Peter Pan Bus Lines
      3h 40m
      0
      9:00 PM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      12:40 AM
      Philadelphia
      520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd. Bus Stop
      0
      Peter Pan Bus Lines
      Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 9h 15m 5:50 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 3:05 PM Philadelphia Convention Center  Economy $52
Greyhound US 13h 35m 12:55 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 2:30 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $62
FlixBus 12h 30m 3:15 PM Raleigh, NC New Bern Ave 3:45 AM Philadelphia Convention Center  Economy $62
Greyhound US 13h 55m 10:45 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 12:40 AM Philadelphia Convention Center  Economy $63
FlixBus 14h 55m 1:30 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station 4:25 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street  Economy $63

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia is $52 on 5/13/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Raleigh, NC and Philadelphia

See here how frequent the connections between Raleigh, NC and Philadelphia are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 38 daily buses from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 19 daily coaches between Raleigh, NC and Philadelphia.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 69 buses from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Raleigh, NC and Philadelphia, with 18 offers.

Facts about the bus from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 32 times every day by bus from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia starting from $52!

Cheapest Bus $52
Fastest Bus 8h 5m
Earliest Bus 1:30 AM
Latest Bus 9:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes 32 Ø
Distance 344.7 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia

Every day, 32 buses from 2 bus companies leave Raleigh, NC for Philadelphia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/03
Monday 05/04
Tuesday 05/05
Wednesday 05/06
Thursday 05/07
Friday 05/08
$72
Saturday 05/09
$56
Sunday 05/10
$55
Monday 05/11
$56
Tuesday 05/12
$57
Wednesday 05/13
$52
Thursday 05/14
$53
Friday 05/15
$56
Saturday 05/16
$59
Sunday 05/17
$64
Monday 05/18
$62
Tuesday 05/19
Wednesday 05/20
$53
Thursday 05/21
$69
Friday 05/22
$81
Saturday 05/23
$79
Sunday 05/24
$78
Monday 05/25
$90
Tuesday 05/26
$64
Wednesday 05/27
$55
Thursday 05/28
$55
Friday 05/29
$53
Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $52, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $56.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia, with $52. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $62.

How to save money travelling from Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia

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

FlixBus from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $61
Fastest Bus 8h 50m
Earliest Bus 1:30 AM
Last Bus 9:55 PM
Daily Connections 16 Ø
Found on 5/5/2026

All bus stations and stops in Raleigh, NC and Philadelphia

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

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

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

FAQs about the Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $52 and takes 9h 15m to reach Philadelphia. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $52 and $118. 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 Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia each day?

Every day, the Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia bus route is served by approximately 32 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia is offered by Greyhound US and takes 8h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $105. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Philadelphia from Raleigh, NC starts at 1:30 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 Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia?

The latest bus trip departing from Raleigh, NC for Philadelphia starts at 9:55 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 Raleigh, NC Philadelphia route?

When traveling by bus from Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC and Philadelphia?

You can check all the direct connections between Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia on your planned travel date.

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

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 32 daily trips between Raleigh, NC and Philadelphia. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Raleigh, NC to Philadelphia?

Prices and availability for 32 trips between Raleigh, NC and Philadelphia change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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