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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    4h 26m
    $25–44

  2. Bus via Wilmington St Service Rd at Chapanoke Rd

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus bus Charlotte
    5h 36m
    $19–52

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    5h 8m
    $50–125

  4. Drive  139.8 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte, NC to Raleighcar car 139.8 mi
    3h 1m
    $26–37

  5. Line 8 bus, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

    1. Take the bus from Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St to Trade St & Graham Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane CLT - RDU
    3. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    4h 44m
    $59–391

  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
    5h 17m
    $64–356

  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
    5h 30m
    $70–344

Charlotte, NC to Raleigh by foot and bus

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 3h 16m.

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