Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Durham on August 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	15h 40m	2:10pm	Durham	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Philadelphia to Durham on August 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:15pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	9h 25m	2:40am	Durham	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	9h 20m	3:50am	Durham	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05am	Philadelphia Bus Station	11h 5m	2:10pm	Durham	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	9h 45m	2:45pm	Durham	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	11h	4:50am	Durham	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	12h	10:00pm	Durham	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:30pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	10h 35m	1:05am	Durham	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	10h 25m	8:25am	Durham	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Durham on August 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	10h 25m	8:25am	Durham	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	9h 20m	3:50am	Durham	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05am	Philadelphia Bus Station	11h 5m	2:10pm	Durham	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	9h 45m	2:45pm	Durham	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	11h	4:50am	Durham	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	12h	10:00pm	Durham	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:30pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	10h 35m	1:05am	Durham	No tags
	Bus	5:15pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	9h 25m	2:40am	Durham	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Durham on August 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	10h 25m	8:25am	Durham	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	9h 20m	3:50am	Durham	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05am	Philadelphia Bus Station	11h 5m	2:10pm	Durham	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	9h 45m	2:45pm	Durham	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	11h	4:50am	Durham	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	12h	10:00pm	Durham	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:30pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	10h 35m	1:05am	Durham	No tags
	Bus	5:15pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	9h 25m	2:40am	Durham	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 4:43 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Durham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 11 hours, and with fares starting at just NOK 539, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

11hAverage Duration

548 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceNOK 539 - NOK 2,425	Average Duration11h	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceNOK 720 - NOK 3,340	Average Duration10h 57m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Philadelphia and Durham

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
B
Philadelphia Airport
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
E
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Durham

A
Durham Greyhound Bus Station
515 W Pettigrew St , Durham, NC 27703
Visit page
B
Compare Foods Durham
2000-2004 NC-55, Durham, NC 27704, USA
C
Durham Compare Foods Durham
2000 Avondale Dr, Durham, NC 27704, USA
D
Durham, NC
E Main St at Roxboro St (WB), Durham, NC 27701, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/514,986 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/588,026 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Adirondack Trailways

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA, US to Durham, NC, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Durham?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Durham start from NOK 539. The average price for this route is around NOK 745. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Durham?
The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Durham is 11h, covering a distance of 548 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Durham route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Durham?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Durham at 12:50am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Durham?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Durham generates an estimated 13.696774999999999 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Durham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 14951 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Durham?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Durham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Durham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08-03

NOK 616

08-04

NOK 675

Today

NOK 811

08-06

NOK 616

08-07

NOK 831

08-08

NOK 567

08-09

NOK 762

08-10

NOK 689

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA, US to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on Aug 8, 2026 with a price of NOK 567

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA, US to Durham, NC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from NOK 567 to NOK 1,476 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA, US to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at NOK 567 which is on 2026-08-08.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.