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How to get fromRaleigh to Charlotte Douglas Airportby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to Charlotte Douglas Airport by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    4h 22m
    $60–119

  2. Bus via S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus bus New York
    6h 32m
    $20–52

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    4h 44m
    $26–47

  4. Drive 145.1 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Charlotte Douglas Airportcar car 145.1 mi
    3h 9m
    $27–39

  5. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane RDU - CLT
    2h 46m
    $58–442

  6. Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car car
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane OAJ - CLT
    3h 19m
    $74–447

  7. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane GSO - CLT
    3h 49m
    $120–643

  8. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane FAY - CLT
    4h 38m
    $76–440

Raleigh to Charlotte Douglas Airport by train, foot, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Charlotte Douglas Airport, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–120 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 $21–40 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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