Which bus from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC is the cheapest?

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today
from $58
tomorrow
from $65
Wednesday
from $59
Thursday
from $72
Friday
from $70
Saturday
from $62
Sunday
from $79

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 9h 20m 5:50 PM Philadelphia Convention Center 3:10 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $58
Greyhound US 14h 15m 7:00 AM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street 9:15 PM Raleigh, NC New Bern Ave  Economy $62
Greyhound US 14h 15m 7:00 AM Philadelphia IRS Building 9:15 PM Raleigh, NC New Bern Ave  Economy $63
FlixBus 8h 25m 6:30 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop 2:55 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $66
FlixBus 9h 5m 3:10 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop 12:15 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $67

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 13h 50m 12:50 AM Philadelphia Convention Center 2:40 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $65
Greyhound US 14h 0m 1:10 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street 3:10 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $65
Greyhound US 13h 35m 6:35 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street 8:10 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $65
FlixBus 9h 5m 3:10 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop 12:15 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $65
FlixBus 9h 0m 2:30 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop 11:30 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $65

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 13h 35m 6:35 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street 8:10 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $59
Greyhound US 13h 50m 12:50 AM Philadelphia Convention Center 2:40 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $60
Greyhound US 10h 55m 12:35 PM Philadelphia Convention Center 11:30 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $60
FlixBus 9h 5m 3:10 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop 12:15 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $60
FlixBus 9h 0m 2:30 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop 11:30 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $60

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 9h 20m 5:50 PM Philadelphia Convention Center 3:10 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $72
Greyhound US 11h 20m 8:30 PM Philadelphia Convention Center 7:50 AM Raleigh, NC New Bern Ave  Economy $72
Greyhound US 11h 40m 8:30 PM Philadelphia Convention Center 8:10 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $73
FlixBus 13h 25m 6:45 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop 8:10 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $80
FlixBus 13h 25m 6:45 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop 8:10 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $81

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 9h 20m 5:50 PM Philadelphia Convention Center 3:10 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $70
Greyhound US 9h 20m 5:50 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop 3:10 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $74
Greyhound US 10h 55m 12:35 PM Philadelphia Convention Center 11:30 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $74
FlixBus 8h 25m 6:30 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop 2:55 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $75
FlixBus 9h 5m 3:10 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop 12:15 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $75

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 9h 20m 5:50 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop 3:10 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $62
Greyhound US 13h 50m 12:50 AM Philadelphia Convention Center 2:40 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $67
Greyhound US 11h 35m 9:45 AM Philadelphia Convention Center 9:20 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $67
FlixBus 9h 5m 3:10 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop 12:15 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $67
FlixBus 11h 5m 10:15 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop 9:20 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $67

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 9h 20m 5:50 PM Philadelphia Convention Center 3:10 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $79
Greyhound US 9h 20m 5:50 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop 3:10 AM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $81
Greyhound US 11h 20m 8:30 PM Philadelphia Convention Center 7:50 AM Raleigh, NC New Bern Ave  Economy $81
FlixBus 9h 5m 3:10 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop 12:15 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $83
FlixBus 9h 5m 3:10 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop 12:15 PM Raleigh, NC Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $85
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC via Washington, DC, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      9h 5m
      0
      3:10 AM
      Philadelphia
      Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
      6:00 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $22
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • Busbud
      5h 0m
      0
      7:15 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      12:15 PM
      Raleigh, NC
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $38
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $19

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC is $54 on 8/20/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Philadelphia and Raleigh, NC

See here how frequent the connections between Philadelphia and Raleigh, NC are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 41 daily buses from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 36 daily coaches between Philadelphia and Raleigh, NC.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 122 buses from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC, while Night sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and Raleigh, NC, with 20 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 37 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC starting from $54!

Cheapest Bus $54
Fastest Bus 8h 25m
Earliest Bus 12:50 AM
Latest Bus 10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 37 Ø
Distance 344.7 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC

Every day, 37 buses from 2 bus companies leave Philadelphia for Raleigh, NC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/11/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/10
Monday 08/11
$58
Tuesday 08/12
$65
Wednesday 08/13
$59
Thursday 08/14
$72
Friday 08/15
$70
Saturday 08/16
$62
Sunday 08/17
$79
Monday 08/18
$59
Tuesday 08/19
Wednesday 08/20
$54
Thursday 08/21
Friday 08/22
Saturday 08/23
Sunday 08/24
Monday 08/25
Tuesday 08/26
Wednesday 08/27
Thursday 08/28
Friday 08/29
Saturday 08/30
Sunday 08/31
Monday 09/01
Tuesday 09/02
$60
Wednesday 09/03
Thursday 09/04
Friday 09/05
Saturday 09/06

The cheapest time to travel from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $50, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $79.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC, with $50. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $60.

How to save money travelling from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC

These are the most booked bus companies between Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC from our users.

Greyhound US from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC:

Cheapest Price $58
Fastest Bus 9h 20m
Earliest Bus 12:50 AM
Last Bus 8:30 PM
Daily Connections 21 Ø
Found on 8/9/2025

FlixBus from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC:

Cheapest Price $60
Fastest Bus 8h 25m
Earliest Bus 3:10 AM
Last Bus 10:30 PM
Daily Connections 16 Ø
Found on 8/9/2025

All bus stations and stops in Philadelphia and Raleigh, NC

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Philadelphia and Raleigh, NC.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC? Or which bus companies serve the route Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC bus

How much does a Philadelphia Raleigh, NC bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $54 and takes 9h 20m to reach Raleigh, NC. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $54 and $137. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Raleigh, NC.

On average, how many connections are available from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC each day?

Every day, the Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC bus route is served by approximately 37 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC take?

The fastest bus from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC is offered by FlixBus and takes 8h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $70. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC?

The earliest bus arriving in Raleigh, NC from Philadelphia starts at 12:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC?

The latest bus trip departing from Philadelphia for Raleigh, NC starts at 10:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Philadelphia Raleigh, NC route?

When traveling by bus from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Raleigh, NC?

You can check all the direct connections between Philadelphia and Raleigh, NC by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Philadelphia Raleigh, NC bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Philadelphia Raleigh, NC bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Philadelphia to Raleigh, NC

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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