Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Raleigh

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Bessemer City to Raleigh by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    4h 50m
    $49–73

  2. Drive  164.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bessemer City to Raleighcar car 164.4 mi
    3h 29m
    $30–44

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Gastonia Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    5h 29m
    $134–201

  4. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane CLT - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    3h 3m
    $123–500

  5. Bus via Durham

    1. Take the bus from Gastonia, NC - Chester St. to Durhambus bus Durham
    2. Take the bus from Durham Station to Union Station - Bus Platform Abus bus Drx
    5h 8m
    $66–85

  6. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane CLT - OAJ
    2. Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Raleighcar car
    3h 36m
    $128–435

  7. Fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane CLT - FAY
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3h 48m
    $130–433

  8. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane CLT - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    4h 25m
    $169–492

  9. Fly to Greenville, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Greenville (PGV)plane plane CLT - PGV
    2. Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 27m
    $129–436

  10. Fly to Wilmington International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane CLT - ILM
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 32m
    $157–540

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Bessemer City to Raleigh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Bessemer City, NC, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bessemer City to Raleigh Union Station via Gastonia Station and Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 5h 29m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There