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

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There are 9 ways to get from Raleigh to El Paso by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to El Paso International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane RDU - ELP
    2. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus bus
    8h 56m
    $274–1,228

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Midland International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane RDU - MAF
    2. Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to El Pasocar car
    11h 7m
    $172–682

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    41h 45m
    $311–501

  4. Train via New Orleans (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to El Paso Stationtrain train
    2d 6h
    $1,164–1,818

  5. Drive  1,794.6 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to El Pasocar car 1,794.6 mi
    29h 11m
    $328–474

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to El Paso International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane GSO - ELP
    3. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus bus
    10h 52m
    $376–1,434

  7. Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly to El Paso International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane ILM - ELP
    3. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus bus
    12h 16m
    $313–1,284

  8. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to El Paso International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane CLT - ELP
    3. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus bus
    12h 30m
    $363–1,278

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to El Paso Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    3d 1h
    $1,589–2,604

Raleigh to El Paso by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration41h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$311Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,658.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and El Paso, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to El Paso Bus Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 41h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to El Paso Station via Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 2d 6h.

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