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

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Clifton by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus FlixBus 2605
    5h 58m
    $63–101

  2. Drive 177 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Cliftoncar car 177 mi
    4h 3m
    $33–47

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain train Crescent
    6h 10m
    $99–201

  4. Fly to Charlottesville

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane RDU - CHO
    5h 17m
    $98–398

  5. Bus via Charlottesville Amtrak Station

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus Richmond / ...
    6h 33m
    $71–109

  6. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane RDU - IAD
    2. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Charlottesville Alderman Rdbus bus
    6h 25m
    $374–1,466

  7. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane RDU - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    6h 18m
    $608–1,304

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville (CHO) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Clifton, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Clifton via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Richmond, Richmond, and Charlottesville in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Clifton via Greensboro and Charlottesville in around 6h 10m.

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