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

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Clearwater by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Tampa, line 300 bus, line 52 bus

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    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 Tampa (TPA)plane plane RDU - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tpa Rental Car Facility to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court Stbus bus
    6h 9m
    $94–418

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    17h 4m
    $297–555

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2411 / ...
    17h 37m
    $115–193

  4. Drive 646.4 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Clearwatercar car 646.4 mi
    11h 39m
    $118–171

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, line 18 bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane RDU - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - C to Park St Terminal - Platform - Dbus bus
    8h 32m
    $118–616

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane plane GSO - PIE
    5h 32m
    $149–586

Raleigh to Clearwater by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration17h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 628.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Clearwater, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $230–480 and the journey takes 16h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Park St Terminal - Platform - B via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot, and Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A in around 17h 37m.

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