There are 10 ways to get from New Brunswick to Raleigh by train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Take the train from New Brunswick to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane EWR - RDU
4h 59m$176–932Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the bus from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus New York
11h 11m$45–88Bus
- Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
9h 40m$64–116Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Carolinian
11h 16m$130–300Drive 453.4 mi
- Drive from New Brunswick to Raleighcar 453.4 mi
8h 28m$83–120Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane JFK - RDU
6h 3m$400–1,338Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane LGA - RDU
6h 11m$129–462Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus
- Take the train from Jersey Ave. to Trenton Transit Centertrain
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane PHL - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus
6h 8m$87–410Fly 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 31m$174–764Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus
- Take the train from New Brunswick 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
8h 15m$131–740
New Brunswick to Raleigh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Brunswick to Raleigh is to train and bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 11h 11m.
The fastest way to get from New Brunswick to Raleigh is to train and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $170 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from New Brunswick to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Washington Union Station and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Brunswick Amtrak Station station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 16m.
The distance between New Brunswick and Raleigh is 454 miles. The road distance is 456.1 miles.
The best way to get from New Brunswick to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from New Brunswick to Raleigh, including transfers.
New Brunswick to Raleigh bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Brunswick station.
New Brunswick to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Brunswick Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from New Brunswick to Raleigh is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 11h 16m.
What companies run services between New Brunswick, NJ, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from New Brunswick to GoRaleigh Station via Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–300 and the journey takes 11h 16m.
- 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 New Brunswick to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $17–21
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from Jersey Ave. to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–14
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
New Brunswick to Raleigh bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
New Brunswick to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Brunswick to Raleigh is 456 miles. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from New Brunswick to Raleigh.
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