There are 4 ways to get from Research Triangle to Philadelphia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)RDU - PHL
2h 10m$90–340Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0670
11h 12m$62–134Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to 30th Street StationCarolinian
9h 31m$130–336Drive 398.9 mi
- Drive from Research Triangle to Philadelphia398.9 mi
7h 14m$73–106
Research Triangle to Philadelphia by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $60 - $140 and takes 11h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $90 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Research Triangle to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 and arriving at Philadelphia via Wilmington St at Morgan St and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between Research Triangle and Philadelphia is 348 miles. The road distance is 401.2 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs $130 - $340.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Research Triangle to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Research Triangle to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $90 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $340 and takes 9h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 11h 12m.
Research Triangle to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Philadelphia is 401 miles. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Research Triangle to Philadelphia.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, 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, Amtrak operates a train from Cary to 30th Street Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–300 and the journey takes 9h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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