There are 10 ways to get from Raleigh to Charlotte Airport (CLT) by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, or train
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Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly
best- 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
2h 46m$62–452Bus via S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus New York
6h 32m$20–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
4h 22m$61–119Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
4h 37m$26–47Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Raleigh to Charlotte-CLT145 mi
3h 9mDrive 145 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Charlotte Airport (CLT)car 145 mi
3h 9m$27–39Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly
- Drive from Raleigh to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car
- Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane OAJ - CLT
3h 19m$79–447Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane GSO - CLT
3h 49m$121–643Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane FAY - CLT
4h 38m$76–440Bus to Greenville, fly
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctrbus
- Fly from Greenville (PGV) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane PGV - CLT
5h 22m$80–454
Raleigh to Charlotte Airport (CLT) by train, foot, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Charlotte Airport (CLT) is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Charlotte Airport (CLT) is to line 100 bus and fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $60 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Charlotte Airport (CLT). However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Charlotte Douglas Airport via Raleigh Bus Station, Trade St & Graham St and Transit Center- Bay V. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Charlotte Airport (CLT) station. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at CTC Station via Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Raleigh and Charlotte Airport (CLT) is 144 miles. The road distance is 145.9 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Charlotte Airport (CLT) without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Raleigh to Charlotte Airport (CLT), including transfers.
Raleigh to Charlotte Airport (CLT) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Charlotte Airport (CLT) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Charlotte Airport (CLT) is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Charlotte Airport (CLT), 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 2 hours. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Flights from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–400
Flights from Greenville to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- gotriangle.org
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
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
- CoachRun
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Raleigh to Charlotte-CLT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Charlotte Airport (CLT) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Raleigh to Charlotte Airport (CLT) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Charlotte Airport (CLT) is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Raleigh to Charlotte Airport (CLT).
There are 916+ hotels available in Charlotte Airport (CLT).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Raleigh and Charlotte Airport (CLT). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.