There are 5 ways to get from North Carolina to Raleigh by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
3h$24–44Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
4h 23m$57–122Drive 138.7 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Raleighcar 138.7 mi
3h 3m$26–37Fly, line 100 bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CLT - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus
3h 57m$55–385Bus via Charlotte
- Take the bus from Charlotte to Raleighbus Acb 1201
4h 57m
North Carolina to Raleigh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Carolina to Raleigh is to bus which costs $24 - $45 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from North Carolina to Raleigh is to bus which takes 3h and costs $24 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from North Carolina station to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from North Carolina station to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between North Carolina and Raleigh is 146 miles. The road distance is 139.6 miles.
The best way to get from North Carolina to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs $24 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h to get from North Carolina to Raleigh, including transfers.
North Carolina to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
North Carolina to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from North Carolina to Raleigh is to bus which takes 3h and costs $24 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
Greyhound-us operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 40m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
- https://gotriangle.org/
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Charlotte to Raleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
North Carolina to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
North Carolina to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Carolina to Raleigh is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from North Carolina to Raleigh.
There are 444+ hotels available in Raleigh.