There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte to Raleigh by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
3h$24–44Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
3h 16m$55–120Drive 138.7 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Raleighcar 138.7 mi
3h 3m$26–37Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus
- 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
3h 57m$55–385Fly 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
4h 35m$70–380Fly 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
4h 43m$67–371
Charlotte to Raleigh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Raleigh is to bus which costs $24 - $45 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Raleigh is to bus which takes 3h and costs $24 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Charlotte and Raleigh is 146 miles. The road distance is 139.6 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs $24 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Charlotte to Raleigh, including transfers.
Charlotte to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Raleigh is to bus which takes 3h and costs $24 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 3h 16m.
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 $22–45 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 $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
- $50–380
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
- https://gotriangle.org/
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Charlotte to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Raleigh is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Charlotte to Raleigh.
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