There are 7 ways to get from Cary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, train, or bus
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Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane RDU - PHL
3h 31m$80–376Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
11h 21m$66–126Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to 30th Street Stationtrain Carolinian
9h 48m$145–296Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cary to Philadelphia-PHL393.5 mi
7h 17mDrive 393.5 mi
- Drive from Cary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 393.5 mi
7h 17m$72–104Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane GSO - PHL
4h 10m$148–688Bus via Baltimore
- Take the bus from Raleigh, NC to Baltimore, MDbus Augusta
- Take the bus from Baltimore, MD to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th Stbus Wilmington to Baltimore
11h 24m$78–106
Cary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to bus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Cary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $80 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Cary Depot and arriving at Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Broad St & Walnut St and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Cary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
The distance between Cary and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 353 miles. The road distance is 395.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs $140 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Cary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Cary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Cary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Cary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $80 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $300 and takes 9h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 11h 21m.
What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Cary to 30th Street Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–300 and the journey takes 9h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from Raleigh, NC to Baltimore, MD
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $55–80
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockledge Bus
Bus from Baltimore, MD to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Rockledge Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cary to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Cary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 396 miles. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Cary to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 890+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cary and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.