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How to get fromRaleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Philadelphiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RDU - PHL
    2h 16m
    $73–365

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    11h 6m
    $60–124

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    9h 43m
    $132–292

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Raleigh/Durham-RDU to Philadelphiarideshare rideshare 400 mi
    7h 17m

  5. Drive 400 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Philadelphiacar car 400 mi
    7h 17m
    $73–106

  6. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane RDU - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3h 56m
    $131–1,046

  7. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane RDU - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3h 49m
    $375–2,228

  8. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane RDU - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3h 51m
    $204–839

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Carolinian
    11h 38m
    $146–306

Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to 30th Street Station via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Union Station, and Washington Union Station in around 9h 43m.

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