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How to get fromRaleigh, NC to Atlantaby car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh, NC to Atlanta by car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Raleigh, NC to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car car
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane OAJ - ATL
    3h 59m
    $87–451

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    10h 18m
    $56–116

  3. Bus via Durham (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus FlixBus N2470
    9h 34m
    $58–98

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Peachtree Stationtrain train Crescent
    11h 3m
    $116–262

  5. Drive 373.7 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh, NC to Atlantacar car 373.7 mi
    7h
    $69–99

  6. Line 6 bus, line 310 bus, bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nottingham Dr at Buck Jones Rd to Cary Depotbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cary Depot to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    4. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane RDU - ATL
    4h 32m
    $180–500

  7. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane GSO - ATL
    5h 31m
    $134–640

Raleigh, NC to Atlanta by foot and bus (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration9h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 514.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtown 4 times a week. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Raleigh, NC to Peachtree Station via Nottingham Dr at Buck Jones Rd, Cary Depot, Cary, and Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 11h 3m.

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