There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Alexander City by plane, car, train, bus, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane RDU - BHM
- Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Alexander Citycar
4h 55m$126–722Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Alexander Citybus Greyhound US0624S
14h 48m$89–181Train, bus
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus
- Take the bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Alexander Citybus
13h 10m$119–190Drive 501.5 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Alexander Citycar 501.5 mi
9h 49m$92–133Fly to Columbus Airport, taxi, bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Columbus Airport (CSG)plane RDU - CSG
- Take the taxi from 2nd Ave / 44th St to Opelika 4th Street Stationtaxi
- Take the bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Alexander Citybus
8h 29m$138–472Train, bus via Greensboro
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus
- Take the bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Alexander Citybus
14h 58m$129–227Train, bus via Charlotte
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlantabus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Alexander Citybus
16h 47m$138–253
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Alexander City is to bus which costs $85 - $190 and takes 14h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Alexander City is to fly and drive which takes 4h 55m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Alexander City. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Alexander City via Raleigh Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.
The distance between Raleigh and Alexander City is 572 miles. The road distance is 504.4 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Alexander City without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 10m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Raleigh to Alexander City, including transfers.
Raleigh to Alexander City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Alexander City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Alexander City is 1h behind Raleigh. It is currently 1:43 PM in Raleigh and 12:43 PM in Alexander City.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Alexander City is 504 miles. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Raleigh to Alexander City.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Alexander City, AL, USA?
You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Alexander City via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Alexander City in around 14h 48m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbus Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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