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

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There are 10 ways to get from Newark to Raleigh by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane EWR - RDU
    4h 35m
    $245–1,208

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    9h 30m
    $76–140

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    9h 37m
    $165–339

  4. Drive 478.4 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Raleighcar car 478.4 mi
    8h 42m
    $88–127

  5. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane JFK - RDU
    4. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    5h 17m
    $470–1,732

  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    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
    6h 2m
    $89–490

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane EWR - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    6h 4m
    $147–645

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PHL - RDU
    5h 48m
    $95–974

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Carolinian
    11h 43m
    $170–340

  10. Bus via Penn Station (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471
    12h 46m
    $85–152

Newark to Raleigh by bus

Calendar33Weekly Buses
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 436 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 9h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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