There are 8 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Raleigh, NC by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane EWR - RDU
4h$188–792Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
12h 6m$78–151Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, line 310 bus, line 6 bus
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane JFK - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Cary Depotbus
- Take the bus from Cary Depot to Nottingham Dr at Buck Jones Rdbus
6h 26m$382–1,754Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Carytrain Floridian / ...
11h 1m$163–350Fly 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 Carytrain
5h 13m$153–673Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Carytrain Carolinian
14h 4m$164–357Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Raleigh, NC482.1 mi
8h 44mDrive 482.1 mi
- Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Raleigh, NCcar 482.1 mi
8h 44m$88–128
Newark Airport (EWR) to Raleigh, NC by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Raleigh, NC is to bus which costs $75 - $160 and takes 12h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Raleigh, NC is to fly which takes 4h and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark Airport (EWR) to Raleigh, NC. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Nottingham Dr at Buck Jones Rd via Newark Penn Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station and Plaza West Shopping Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark Airport (EWR) to Raleigh, NC. However, there are services departing from Newark Liberty International Airport and arriving at Cary via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
The distance between Newark Airport (EWR) and Raleigh, NC is 436 miles. The road distance is 484.9 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Raleigh, NC without a car is to train via Washington which takes 11h 1m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Raleigh, NC, including transfers.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Raleigh, NC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Raleigh, NC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Liberty International Airport station.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Raleigh, NC is to fly which takes 4h and costs $180 - $800. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $160 - $350 and takes 11h 1m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 12h 6m.
What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh, NC via Washington Union Station, Cary, Cary Depot, and Nottingham Dr at Buck Jones Rd in around 11h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
Bus from Regional Transit Center to Cary Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newark-EWR to Raleigh, NC
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Newark Airport (EWR) to Raleigh, NC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Raleigh, NC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark Airport (EWR) to Raleigh, NC is 485 miles. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Raleigh, NC.
There are 403+ hotels available in Raleigh, NC.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newark Airport (EWR) and Raleigh, NC. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












