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How to get fromRaleigh to Helenby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Helen by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Toccoa Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Toccoa Station to Helentaxi taxi
    8h 44m
    $167–305

  2. Drive 332.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Helencar car 332.4 mi
    6h 44m
    $61–88

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Helentaxi taxi
    10h 49m
    $136–211

  4. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane RDU - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Helentaxi taxi
    6h 26m
    $274–622

  5. Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly, bus, taxi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car car
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane OAJ - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Helentaxi taxi
    7h 10m
    $180–576

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane GSO - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Helentaxi taxi
    7h 33m
    $225–760

  7. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane FAY - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Helentaxi taxi
    8h 23m
    $177–569

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Helen, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Helen. However, you can take the train to Charlotte Amtrak Station, take the train to Toccoa Station, then take the taxi to Helen. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 bus to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, walk to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to Gainesville, then take the taxi to Helen.

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