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How to get fromLouisville to Raleighby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Louisville to Raleigh by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SDF - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    4h 29m
    $95–556

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Louisville to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus bus
    21h 10m
    $84–211

  3. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    17h 30m
    $119–233

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensborotrain train
    4. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    25h 30m
    $249–554

  5. Drive  520.9 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Raleighcar car 520.9 mi
    9h 55m
    $96–138

  6. Fly Louisville International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane SDF - FAY
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 10m
    $101–491

  7. Bus to Covington, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Louisville to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane CVG - RDU
    6h 44m
    $100–598

  8. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    27h 17m
    $268–578

Louisville to Raleigh by bus

Calendar54Weekly Buses
Duration17h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to GoRaleigh Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 17h 30m.

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