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

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There are 4 ways to get from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train Piedmont / ...
    5h 39m
    $55–117

  2. Drive 133.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NCcar car 133.3 mi
    2h 52m
    $25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    5h 41m
    $29–53

  4. Line 8 bus, fly, bus, line 310 bus, line 6 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 Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Cary Depotbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cary Depot to Nottingham Dr at Buck Jones Rdbus bus
    5h 34m
    $64–406

Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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