There are 10 ways to get from Raleigh to Florida by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane RDU - FLL
4h 27m$174–1,106Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus N2472
10h$62–114Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
11h 26m$132–290Drive 452.2 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Jacksonvillecar 452.2 mi
7h 23m$83–120Line 100 bus, fly to Jacksonville
- Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane RDU - JAX
4h 57m$94–556Fly to Miami International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane RDU - MIA
4h 25m$106–706Line 100 bus, fly to Tampa, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa (TPA)plane RDU - TPA
- Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Kennedy Blvd @ Ashley Drbus
4h 39m$100–394Line 100 bus, fly to Orlando
- Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Orlando (MCO)plane RDU - MCO
4h 51m$66–298Line 100 bus, fly to Ft. Myers, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane RDU - RSW
- Take the bus from South Fort Myers Transfer/P&R to Cc Pwky @ Vincennes Blvdbus
6h 4m$106–358Bus via Sumter (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0645S
- Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus Greyhound US0644S
12h 55m$68–144
Raleigh to Florida by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Florida is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Florida is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $100 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Florida. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Newnan St + Ashley St via Raleigh Bus Station and JRTC Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Florida. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Jacksonville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
The distance between Raleigh and Florida is 706 miles. The road distance is 454.9 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Florida without a car is to bus which takes 10h and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Raleigh to Florida, including transfers.
Raleigh to Florida bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Florida is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $170 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 10h, you could also train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 11h 26m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Florida, USA?
JetBlue Airways, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonville 5 times a week. Tickets cost $60–110 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ft. Myers via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Florida bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Raleigh to Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Florida is 455 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Raleigh to Florida.
There are 645+ hotels available in Florida.




