Bus Philadelphia to Durham, NC: Compare prices and save money

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

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

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$58

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Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 35m	2:30 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	1:05 AM	Durham, NC	Chapel Hill and Willard St	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/26/2026 2:30:00 PM to Chapel Hill and Willard St, Durham, NC (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
FlixBus	9h 10m	5:15 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	2:25 AM	Durham, NC	Chapel Hill and Willard St	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/26/2026 5:15:00 PM to Chapel Hill and Willard St, Durham, NC (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
FlixBus	9h 20m	6:30 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	3:50 AM	Durham, NC	Chapel Hill and Willard St	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 PM to Chapel Hill and Willard St, Durham, NC (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Greyhound US	11h 0m	5:50 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	4:50 AM	Durham, NC	Chapel Hill and Willard St	Economy	$61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/26/2026 5:50:00 PM to Chapel Hill and Willard St, Durham, NC (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	11h 0m	5:50 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	4:50 AM	Durham, NC	Exxon	Economy	$58	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/29/2026 5:50:00 PM to Exxon, Durham, NC (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
FlixBus	12h 0m	10:00 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	10:00 PM	Durham, NC	Exxon	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/29/2026 10:00:00 AM to Exxon, Durham, NC (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
FlixBus	9h 20m	6:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	3:50 AM	Durham, NC	Exxon	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 PM to Exxon, Durham, NC (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Greyhound US	13h 20m	12:50 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	2:10 PM	Durham, NC	Exxon	Economy	$62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/29/2026 12:50:00 AM to Exxon, Durham, NC (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
FlixBus	15h 40m	10:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	2:10 PM	Durham, NC	Exxon	Economy	$63	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/29/2026 10:30:00 PM to Exxon, Durham, NC (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Durham, NC via Washington, DC, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- OurBus
  
  13h 50m
  
  0
  
  12:20 AM
  
  Philadelphia
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:40 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Armory Metro
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from OurBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 7/27/2026 12:20:00 AM to Armory Metro, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
- Greyhound US
  
  6h 55m
  
  0
  
  7:15 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  2:10 PM
  
  Durham, NC
  Chapel Hill and Willard St
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $36
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/27/2026 7:15:00 AM to Chapel Hill and Willard St, Durham, NC (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Travel time is 4h 30m longer, but you will save $7

Frequency of bus connections between Philadelphia and Durham, NC

See here how frequent the connections between Philadelphia and Durham, NC are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Philadelphia to Durham, NC. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Philadelphia and Durham, NC.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 6 buses from Philadelphia to Durham, NC, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and Durham, NC, with 2 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/21/2026 costs just $56, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to Durham, NC

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 8 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to Durham, NC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to Durham, NC starting from $56!

Cheapest Bus	$56
Fastest Bus	9h 10m
Earliest Bus	3:10 AM
Latest Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	340.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to Durham, NC

Every day, 8 buses from 2 bus companies leave Philadelphia for Durham, NC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$59

Sunday 07/26

$57

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

$58

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

$67

Monday 08/03

$63

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$62

Thursday 08/06

$63

Friday 08/07

$59

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$58

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Philadelphia to Durham, NC

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Philadelphia to Durham, NC, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $57, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to Durham, NC. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $58.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to Durham, NC, with $57. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $60.

How to save money travelling from Philadelphia to Durham, 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 Durham, 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 Durham, 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 Durham, NC are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Philadelphia and Durham, NC

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

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

JFK & Broad

John F Kennedy Blvd 1401

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

Transportation Center

W Pettigrew St 515

Exxon

Hillsborough Rd 3454

BP Guess Road

Guess Road 2918

BP Hillandale Rd

Hillandale Rd 1815

Chapel Hill and Willard St

W Chapel Hill

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

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

FAQs about the Philadelphia to Durham, NC bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $56 and takes 10h 35m to reach Durham, NC. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $56 and $66. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Durham, NC.

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

Every day, the Philadelphia to Durham, NC bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Philadelphia to Durham, NC is offered by FlixBus and takes 9h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $57. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Durham, NC from Philadelphia starts at 3:10 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 Durham, NC?

The latest bus trip departing from Philadelphia for Durham, 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 Durham, NC route?

When traveling by bus from Philadelphia to Durham, NC, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. 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 Durham, NC?

You can check all the direct connections between Philadelphia and Durham, 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: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Philadelphia to Durham, 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 Durham, 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 Durham, 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 Durham, NC on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Philadelphia and to Durham, NC

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Philadelphia and to Durham, NC. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!