There are 12 ways to get from Burlington to Raleigh by tram, train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Tram, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus
best- Take the tram from BURLINGTON SOUTH station to TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER stationtram
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane PHL - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus
5h 59m$94–410Bus via Richmond
cheapest- Take the bus from SALEM RD at US-130 # to Market St At 11Th Stbus 409
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
11h 49m$63–124Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Trenton to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
10h 25m$148–322Drive 415.8 mi
- Drive from Burlington to Raleighcar 415.8 mi
7h 41m$76–110Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane JFK - RDU
6h 40m$378–1,774Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from Trenton to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane EWR - RDU
6h 24m$210–1,050Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane LGA - RDU
7h 12m$202–512Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from Trenton to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane BWI - RDU
6h 58m$226–455Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane PHL - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
7h 36m$190–877Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane PHL - RIC
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
8h 31m$103–552Bus
- Take the bus from SALEM RD at US-130 # to 6Th St At Race Stbus 409
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
12h 1m$66–134Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Trenton to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Carolinian
12h 15m$153–322
Burlington to Raleigh by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burlington to Raleigh is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 12h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Burlington to Raleigh is to tram and train and fly and line 100 bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $90 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Burlington to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from SALEM RD at US-130 # and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Philadelphia Bus Station, Richmond and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Burlington station to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from BURLINGTON SOUTH station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Trenton and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
The distance between Burlington and Raleigh is 409 miles. The road distance is 418.3 miles.
The best way to get from Burlington to Raleigh without a car is to train via Washington which takes 10h 25m and costs $140 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Burlington to Raleigh, including transfers.
Burlington to Raleigh bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from SALEM RD at US-130 # station.
Burlington to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Trenton station.
The best way to get from Burlington to Raleigh is to train via Washington which takes 10h 25m and costs $140 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus via Richmond, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 11h 49m.
What companies run services between Burlington, NJ, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from BURLINGTON SOUTH station to Raleigh Union Station via TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER station, Trenton, and Washington Union Station in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SALEM RD at US-130 # to GoRaleigh Station via Market St At 11Th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, Richmond, Richmond, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 11h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Tram from BURLINGTON SOUTH station to TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–310
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from SALEM RD at US-130 # to Market St At 11Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–12
Bus from SALEM RD at US-130 # to 6Th St At Race St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–12
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Burlington to Raleigh bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Market St At 11Th St station.
Burlington to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burlington to Raleigh is 418 miles. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Burlington to Raleigh.
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