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

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There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to Charlotte, NC 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 19m
    $51–126

  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
    5h 47m
    $16–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    4h 39m
    $23–44

  4. Drive  140.2 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Charlotte, NCcar car 140.2 mi
    3h 2m
    $26–37

  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
    4h 17m
    $68–472

  6. 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 53m
    $86–455

  7. 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
    4h 48m
    $84–476

  8. 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
    5h 23m
    $122–655

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

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–120 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 $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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