The average bus between Raleigh and Charlotte, NC takes 4h 54m and the fastest bus takes 3h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Raleigh to Charlotte, NC. 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 every 4 hours between Raleigh and Charlotte, NC. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Raleigh is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Charlotte, NC at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Raleigh to Charlotte, NC? 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 Raleigh to Charlotte, NC. However, there are services departing from Raleigh station and arriving at Charlotte, NC station via Charlotte Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Raleigh to Charlotte, NC bus services, operated by GoRaleigh, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Charlotte, NC bus services, operated by GoRaleigh, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
The distance between Raleigh and Charlotte, NC is 211.6 km. The road distance is 238 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.