There are 9 ways to get from Raleigh to Lincolnton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, taxi, or train
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 / ...
5h$97–171Drive 164.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Lincolntoncar 164.1 mi
3h 28m$30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Charlotte to Lincolntonbus Hcl 13
6h 13m$36–55Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly, taxi
- 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
- Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Lincolntontaxi
3h 24m$142–562Bus via Charlotte
- Take the bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus New York
- Take the bus from Charlotte to Lincolntonbus Hcl 13
8h 3m$30–68Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly, taxi
- Drive from Raleigh to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car
- Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane OAJ - CLT
- Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Lincolntontaxi
3h 53m$159–567Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane FAY - CLT
- Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Lincolntontaxi
4h 5m$161–556Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane GSO - CLT
- Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Lincolntontaxi
4h 27m$195–686Bus to Greenville, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctrbus
- Fly from Greenville (PGV) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane PGV - CLT
- Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Lincolntontaxi
4h 54m$165–570
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Lincolnton is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Lincolnton is to line 100 bus and fly and taxi which takes 3h 24m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Lincolnton. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Lincolnton via Raleigh Bus Station and Charlotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Lincolnton 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 5h.
The distance between Raleigh and Lincolnton is 213 miles. The road distance is 165.1 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Lincolnton without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Raleigh to Lincolnton, including transfers.
Raleigh to Lincolnton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Lincolnton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Lincolnton is to train which takes 5h and costs $95 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Lincolnton, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Lincolnton via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Charlotte, and Lincolnton in around 6h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–450
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
Flights from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–410
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–490
Flights from Greenville to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- 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 Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Charlotte Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 704-464-9191
- Website
- charlottetaxiservice.com
Crown Cab Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-334-6666
- Website
- crowncabinc.com
Yellow Cab of Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-444-4444
Charlotte Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 704-464-9191
- Website
- charlottetaxiservice.com
Crown Cab Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-334-6666
- Website
- crowncabinc.com
Yellow Cab of Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-444-4444
Charlotte Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 704-464-9191
- Website
- charlottetaxiservice.com
Crown Cab Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-334-6666
- Website
- crowncabinc.com
Yellow Cab of Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-444-4444
Charlotte Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 704-464-9191
- Website
- charlottetaxiservice.com
Crown Cab Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-334-6666
- Website
- crowncabinc.com
Yellow Cab of Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-444-4444
Charlotte Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 704-464-9191
- Website
- charlottetaxiservice.com
Crown Cab Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-334-6666
- Website
- crowncabinc.com
Yellow Cab of Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-444-4444
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Booking & Getting There
Raleigh to Lincolnton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Raleigh to Lincolnton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Lincolnton is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Raleigh to Lincolnton.
There are 63+ hotels available in Lincolnton.







