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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Raleighby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Albuquerque to Raleigh by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ABQ - RDU
    8h 19m
    $353–1,004

  2. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane ABQ - OAJ
    2. Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Raleighcar car
    10h 42m
    $168–729

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    42h 40m
    $302–494

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2d 3h
    $589–1,427

  5. Drive  1,739 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Raleighcar car 1,739 mi
    28h 18m
    $318–459

  6. Fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane ABQ - FAY
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 20m
    $174–736

  7. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ABQ - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    9h 55m
    $328–1,386

  8. Fly to Wilmington International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane ABQ - ILM
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 11m
    $215–904

  9. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ABQ - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    11h 36m
    $244–1,057

Albuquerque to Raleigh by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration42h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,580.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to GoRaleigh Station via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 42h 40m.

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