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

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There are 7 ways to get from Birmingham to Raleigh by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BHM - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    3h 19m
    $108–571

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0622s / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    11h 6m
    $79–153

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Birmingham to Greensborotrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    15h 40m
    $189–393

  4. Drive 523.7 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Raleighcar car 523.7 mi
    9h 32m
    $96–139

  5. Fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane BHM - FAY
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 53m
    $114–496

  6. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane BHM - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    6h 21m
    $189–808

  7. Bus via Durham

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Durhambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Durham Station to Union Station - Bus Platform Abus bus Drx
    12h 19m
    $88–147

Birmingham to Raleigh by bus

Calendar98Weekly Buses
Duration11h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to GoRaleigh Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 11h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birmingham to Raleigh Union Station via Greensboro in around 15h 40m.

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