There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Durham by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
- Take the train from Boston to Durham Stationtrain Downeaster
7h 36m$127–257Drive 351.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Durhamcar 351.7 mi
6h 52m$65–93Bus, train
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus
- Take the train from Boston to Durham Stationtrain
10h 23m$76–156Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
- Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Durham Stationtrain
5h 42m$198–947Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Portsmouth Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2615
11h 54m$71–124Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Portland, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Portland (PWM)plane PHL - PWM
- Take the train from Portland to Durham Stationtrain
6h 29m$109–596Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Portland, train
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM)plane EWR - PWM
- Take the train from Portland to Durham Stationtrain
7h 4m$547–2,094Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to Rugglestrain
- Take the train from Boston to Durham Stationtrain
7h 55m$80–377Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
- Take the train from Boston to Durham Stationtrain
8h 9m$99–507
Philadelphia to Durham by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Durham is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Durham is to fly and train which takes 5h 42m and costs $190 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Dover Transportation Center via New York Midtown and Hanover Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Durham Station via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Durham is 386 miles. The road distance is 353.8 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Durham without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Philadelphia to Durham, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Durham is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs $120 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 11h 54m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Durham, NH, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Durham Station via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Durham Station via New York Midtown, Portsmouth Bus Stop, Hanover Station, Dover Transportation Center, and Dover in around 11h 54m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from TF Green Airport to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $9–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Philadelphia to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Durham is 354 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Philadelphia to Durham.
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