There are 7 ways to get from Gastonia to Raleigh by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
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 Oakland St & Main Ave to 4th St & Mint Stbus 85x
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
4h 50m$27–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Gastonia Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
5h 18m$62–134Drive 158 mi
- Drive from Gastonia to Raleighcar 158 mi
3h 22m$29–42Bus, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the bus from Oakland St & Main Ave to Transit Center- Bay Xbus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CLT - RDU
5h 5m$59–390Bus via Durham
- Take the bus from Gastonia, NC - Chester St. to Durhambus Durham
- Take the bus from Durham Station to Union Station - Bus Platform Abus Drx
4h 58m$44–58Fly 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
5h 43m$74–385Bus, fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport
- Take the bus from Oakland St & Main Ave to Transit Center- Bay Xbus
- 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
5h 50m$71–376
Gastonia to Raleigh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gastonia to Raleigh is to bus which costs $27 - $55 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Gastonia to Raleigh is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Gastonia to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Oakland St & Main Ave and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Charlotte Bus Station and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Gastonia station to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Gastonia Station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Gastonia and Raleigh is 167 miles. The road distance is 158.9 miles.
The best way to get from Gastonia to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $27 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Gastonia to Raleigh, including transfers.
Gastonia to Raleigh bus services, operated by Charlotte Area Transit System, depart from Oakland St & Main Ave station.
Gastonia to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Gastonia Station.
The best way to get from Gastonia to Raleigh is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Gastonia, Gaston County, NC, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Oakland St & Main Ave to GoRaleigh Station via 4th St & Mint St, Charlotte Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gastonia Station to Raleigh Union Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 5h 18m.
- 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 Gastonia Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- charlottenc.gov
Bus from Oakland St & Main Ave to 4th St & Mint St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
Bus from Oakland St & Main Ave to Transit Center- Bay X
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
Bus from Oakland St & Main Ave to Transit Center- Bay X
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
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
- $23–45
- 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
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Gastonia, NC - Chester St. to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Durham Station to Union Station - Bus Platform A
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
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More Questions & Answers
Gastonia to Raleigh bus services, operated by Charlotte Area Transit System, arrive at 4th St & Mint St station.
Gastonia to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gastonia to Raleigh is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Gastonia to Raleigh.
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