There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Gastonia by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
4h 37m$64–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from 4th St & Graham St to Oakland St & Main Avebus 85x
5h 54m$25–50Bus via Durham
- Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Willard St at Durham Stationbus Drx
- Take the bus from Durham to Gastonia, NC - Chester St.bus Nyc
4h 41m$44–58Drive 158.3 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Gastoniacar 158.3 mi
3h 24m$29–42Line 100 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RDU - CLT
5h 25m$74–474
Raleigh to Gastonia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Gastonia is to bus which costs $25 - $50 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Gastonia is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Gastonia. However, there are services departing from Union Station - Bus Platform A and arriving at Gastonia, NC - Chester St. via Jackson St at Duke St and Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Gastonia station. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Gastonia Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Raleigh and Gastonia is 196 miles. The road distance is 159.2 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Gastonia without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Raleigh to Gastonia, including transfers.
Raleigh to Gastonia bus services, operated by Go Triangle, depart from Union Station - Bus Platform A.
Raleigh to Gastonia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Gastonia is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via Durham, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Gastonia, Gaston County, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Gastonia, NC - Chester St. via Willard St at Durham Station, Jackson St at Duke St, North Pointe Dr at Woodmont Dr, and Durham in around 4h 41m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Willard St at Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
Bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Durham to Gastonia, NC - Chester St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $40–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- charlottenc.gov
Bus from 4th St & Graham St to Oakland St & Main Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Gastonia bus services, operated by Go Triangle, arrive at Willard St at Durham Station.
Raleigh to Gastonia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Gastonia is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Raleigh to Gastonia.
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