There are 5 ways to get from Glen Allen 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 Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
3h 12m$60–84Drive 165.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glen Allen to Raleighcar 165.4 mi
3h 5m$31–44Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
3h 41m$114–186Fly
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane RIC - RDU
5h 11m$133–612Bus via Wilmington St Service Rd at Chapanoke Rd
- Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus New York
3h 43m$45–83
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Glen Allen to Raleigh is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Glen Allen to Raleigh is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Glen Allen to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Glen Allen station to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Glen Allen and Raleigh is 168 miles. The road distance is 166.4 miles.
The best way to get from Glen Allen to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 3h 12m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Glen Allen to Raleigh, including transfers.
Glen Allen to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Glen Allen to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Glen Allen to Raleigh is to bus which takes 3h 12m and costs $60 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 3h 41m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Glen Allen, VA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 3h 34m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- CoachRun
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Booking & Getting There
Glen Allen to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Glen Allen to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glen Allen to Raleigh is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Glen Allen to Raleigh.
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