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

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, or bus (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 38m
    $76–376

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    9h 48m
    $64–106

  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
    $113–833

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Suburban Station to Wilmingtontrain train Wil
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St to Baltimore, MDbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore, MD to S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleighbus bus Nyc
    9h 30m
    $70–102

  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 12m
    $183–938

  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
    $210–1,006

  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 38m
    $420–1,925

  9. Train to Laguardia 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 Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LGA - RDU
    7h 6m
    $154–1,063

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Carolinian
    11h 13m
    $113–263

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 38m

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 $60–110 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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