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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Raleighby car, plane, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Raleigh by car, plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Drive to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)car car
    2. Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane GTR - RDU
    6h 57m
    $101–572

  2. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Meridian Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Meridian Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 28m
    $225–326

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Meridian Union Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Meridian Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    20h 29m
    $513–804

  4. Drive  685.4 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Raleighcar car 685.4 mi
    12h 38m
    $126–181

  5. Drive to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)car car
    2. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane JAN - RDU
    7h 19m
    $112–573

  6. Drive to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Birmingham-Airport-BHMcar car
    2. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BHM - RDU
    6h 28m
    $114–527

  7. Drive to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)car car
    2. Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane GTR - FAY
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 23m
    $103–436

  8. Drive to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)car car
    2. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane JAN - FAY
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 6m
    $109–447

Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 667.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, MS, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Raleigh. However, you can drive to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), walk to RDU Airport at Terminal 2, then take the line 100 bus to West St at Raleigh Union Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Meridian Bus Stop, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Raleigh Bus Station, walk to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, then take the line 1 bus to GoRaleigh Station.

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