There are 7 ways to get from Duke University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane RDU - PHL
4h 17m$80–377Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Durham to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
12h 9m$62–122Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Carolinian
11h 28m$144–314Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Duke University to Philadelphia-PHL386 mi
6h 55mDrive 386 mi
- Drive from Duke University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 386 mi
6h 55m$71–102Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane GSO - PHL
5h 10m$143–681Bus via Petersburg (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Durham to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
14h 17m$69–132
Duke University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duke University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to bus via Petersburg which costs $65 - $140 and takes 14h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Duke University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to bus and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $80 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Duke University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens and arriving at Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via Durham, Washington Union Station, Broad St & Walnut St and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Duke University station to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between Duke University and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 358 miles. The road distance is 388.2 miles.
The best way to get from Duke University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs $140 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Duke University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Duke University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
Duke University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Duke University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs $140 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 12h 9m.
What companies run services between Duke University, NC, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Durham Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 9h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Duke University to Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens, Durham Station, Durham, Washington Union Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Broad St & Walnut St, and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS in around 12h 9m.
- 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.com
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
- Phone
- +1 919-485-7433
- Website
- godurhamtransit.org
Bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- godurhamtransit.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Durham to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Durham to Petersburg Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Duke University to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Duke University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Duke University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Duke University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 388 miles. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Duke University to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 1123+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Duke University and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









