There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Ballantyne by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
4h 34m$61–120Bus via Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus New York
7h 3m$19–53Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
5h 15m$26–53Drive 156.5 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Ballantynecar 156.5 mi
3h 6m$29–42Line 100 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RDU - CLT
5h 8m$70–452
Raleigh to Ballantyne by train, foot, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Ballantyne is to bus which costs $26 - $55 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Ballantyne is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Ballantyne. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Park Rd & Camelback Cir via Raleigh Bus Station, Trade St & Graham St and Transit Center- Bay Q. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Ballantyne station. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at I-485 Station via Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Raleigh and Ballantyne is 187 miles. The road distance is 157.4 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Ballantyne without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Raleigh to Ballantyne, including transfers.
Raleigh to Ballantyne bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Ballantyne train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Ballantyne is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $55 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Ballantyne, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte 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 Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachrun.com
Bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.coachrun.com
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Ballantyne bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Raleigh to Ballantyne train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Ballantyne is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Raleigh to Ballantyne.
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