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

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There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Gastonia by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    4h 37m
    $53–117

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 4th St & Graham St to Oakland St & Main Avebus bus 85x
    5h 56m
    $22–45

  3. Bus via Durham

    1. Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Willard St at Durham Stationbus bus Drx
    2. Take the bus from Durham to Gastonia, NC - Chester St.bus bus Nyc
    4h 41m
    $44–58

  4. Drive 158.3 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Gastoniacar car 158.3 mi
    3h 24m
    $29–42

  5. Line 100 bus, fly

    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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane RDU - CLT
    5h 28m
    $62–442

Raleigh to Gastonia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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 $45–110 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.

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