The average bus between Charlotte, NC and Raleigh takes 4h 20m and the fastest bus takes 3h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Charlotte, NC and Raleigh. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Charlotte, NC is at 6:01 PM which arrives into Raleigh at 10:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 35m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Raleigh Bus Station via Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Charlotte, NC to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte, NC to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
The distance between Charlotte, NC and Raleigh is 211.6 km. The road distance is 225 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.