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How to get fromRaleigh to Carova Beachby train, car, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Carova Beach by train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    3. Drive from Norfolk to Carova Beachcar car
    8h 34m
    $79–180

  2. Drive  237 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Carova Beachcar car 237 mi
    5h 24m
    $44–63

  3. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolkbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    2. Drive from Norfolk to Carova Beachcar car
    8h 54m
    $49–78

  4. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane RDU - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Carova Beachcar car
    8h 7m
    $272–580

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar149Weekly Planes
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Carova Beach, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Carova Beach. However, you can take the train to Petersburg Amtrak Station, take the train to Norfolk, then drive to Carova Beach. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Carova Beach via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Norfolk in around 8h 54m.

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