There are 3 ways to get from Raleigh to Gretna by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Danville Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Danville Station to Gretnataxi
4h 5m$116–178Drive 108.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Gretnacar 108.3 mi
2h 13m$20–29Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Greensboro to Danville Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Danville Station to Gretnataxi
5h 15m$102–148
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Gretna is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Gretna is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $19 - $29.
The distance between Raleigh and Gretna is 158 miles. The road distance is 109 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Gretna without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 5m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Raleigh to Gretna, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Gretna is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Raleigh to Gretna.
There are 29+ hotels available in Gretna.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Gretna, VA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Gretna. However, you can take the train to Greensboro, take the train to Danville Station, then take the taxi to Gretna. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 bus to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, walk to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to Greensboro Bus Stop, walk to Greensboro, take the train to Danville Station, then take the taxi to Gretna.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Danville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Danville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
Safe Travels Cab
- Phone
- +1-434-429-3763
Safe Travels Cab
- Phone
- +1-434-429-3763
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