There are 9 ways to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Raleigh by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or train
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Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CLT - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus
2h 30m$56–387Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
4h 4m$24–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
5h 8m$60–125Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Raleigh145 mi
3h 9mDrive 145 mi
- Drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Raleighcar 145 mi
3h 9m$27–39Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane CLT - OAJ
- Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Raleighcar
3h 8m$69–376Fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane CLT - FAY
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
3h 16m$68–367Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane CLT - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
3h 48m$122–612Fly to Greenville, bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Greenville (PGV)plane CLT - PGV
- Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
4h 2m$69–382
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Raleigh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Raleigh is to bus which costs $24 - $45 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Raleigh is to fly and line 100 bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $55 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Douglas Airport and arriving at Raleigh Bus Station via Transit Center- Bay E and Charlotte Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte Airport (CLT) station to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from CTC Station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Raleigh is 144 miles. The road distance is 145.9 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs $24 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Raleigh, including transfers.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Raleigh is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs $24 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Greenville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Raleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Raleigh is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Raleigh.
There are 403+ hotels available in Raleigh.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Raleigh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.