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How to get fromPhiladelphia, PA to Raleighby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PHL - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    4h 36m
    $76–377

  2. Bus via Richmond

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Richmondbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    9h 54m
    $61–98

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    9h 10m
    $113–864

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    9h 48m
    $66–101

  5. Drive  397.7 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia, PA to Raleighcar car 397.7 mi
    7h 18m
    $73–105

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane PHL - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    6h 9m
    $184–999

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BWI - RDU
    5h 46m
    $170–967

  8. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane JFK - RDU
    6h 45m
    $380–2,326

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Carolinian
    11h 13m
    $123–314

Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a subway from 15th St/City Hall to Raleigh Union Station via Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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