There are 12 ways to get from Montclair to Raleigh by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus
best- Take the train from Watchung Avenue to Newark Broad Sttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane EWR - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus
5h 18m$157–919Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
11h 8m$69–138Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
10h 35m$140–329Drive 485.1 mi
- Drive from Montclair to Raleighcar 485.1 mi
8h 54m$89–128Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane JFK - RDU
5h 44m$400–1,334Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane LGA - RDU
5h 52m$129–458Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane EWR - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
6h 50m$154–751Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
- Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ISP - RDU
7h 14m$151–376Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane PHL - RDU
6h 43m$99–995Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus
- Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane HPN - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus
7h 56m$131–736Bus via Penn Station (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Raleigh Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471
13h 11m$75–134Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Carolinian
13h 21m$142–316
Montclair to Raleigh by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montclair to Raleigh is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 11h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Montclair to Raleigh is to train and fly and line 100 bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $150 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Montclair to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Park St At Essex Way# and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Newark Penn Station and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Montclair to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Watchung Avenue and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via BROAD STREET station, Newark Penn Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
The distance between Montclair and Raleigh is 446 miles. The road distance is 487.9 miles.
The best way to get from Montclair to Raleigh without a car is to train via Washington which takes 10h 35m and costs $140 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Montclair to Raleigh, including transfers.
Montclair to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Montclair to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Montclair to Raleigh is to train via Washington which takes 10h 35m and costs $140 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 11h 8m.
What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Raleigh Union Station via Newark Broad St, BROAD STREET station, Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, and Washington Union Station in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 9h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Watchung Avenue to Newark Broad St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–10
Train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–13
Train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–13
Train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–13
- 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
- gotriangle.org
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
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
- gotriangle.org
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Montclair to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Montclair to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montclair to Raleigh is 488 miles. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Montclair to Raleigh.
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