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How to get fromNew York to Wake Forestby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 11 ways to get from New York to Wake Forest by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane EWR - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform B to Holding Ave at Brooks Stbus bus
    6h 33m
    $138–835

  2. Drive  470.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York to Wake Forestcar car 470.2 mi
    8h 30m
    $86–124

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    11h 30m
    $92–140

  4. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    11h 38m
    $286–452

  5. Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus, bus

    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LGA - RDU
    4. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform B to Holding Ave at Brooks Stbus bus
    6h 54m
    $132–457

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane JFK - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform B to Holding Ave at Brooks Stbus bus
    6h 45m
    $360–1,724

  7. Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train
    2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ISP - RDU
    8h 4m
    $122–636

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane LGA - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    8h 17m
    $238–1,119

  9. Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane HPN - RDU
    3. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform B to Holding Ave at Brooks Stbus bus
    8h 36m
    $148–823

  10. Bus via New York City Chinatown (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    11h 45m
    $86–126

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Carolinian
    13h 48m
    $296–452

New York to Wake Forest by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 461.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Wake Forest, NC, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Raleigh Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Holding Ave at Brooks St via Washington Union Station, Raleigh Union Station, and Union Station - Bus Platform B in around 11h 38m.

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