PA → NC · about 345 miles
Philadelphia to Raleigh bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 14 direct buses and trains a week from Philadelphia to Raleigh. The fastest takes 9 hours 20 minutes; the first departure leaves at 8:56 AM and the last at 5:50 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 9h 20m
- First departure
- 8:56 AM
- Last departure
- 5:50 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:56 AM | 7:07 PM | 10h 11m | Daily | Philadelphia to Raleigh Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:58 AM | 7:07 PM | 10h 09m | Daily from Dec 19 | Philadelphia to Raleigh Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:50 PM | 3:10 AM +1 day | 9h 20m | Daily | Philadelphia to Raleigh Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Philadelphia Where you get off in Raleigh The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Philadelphia
Where buses and trains stop in Raleigh
Return trip: Raleigh to Philadelphia
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Philadelphia to Raleigh?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 9 hours 20 minutes; the typical trip is 10 hours 9 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Philadelphia to Raleigh?
The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:50 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Philadelphia to Raleigh?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Philadelphia?
Buses and trains to Raleigh leave from Philadelphia Amtrak station and Philadelphia (Bus Terminal).