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

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There are 10 ways to get from Raleigh to Macon by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    best
    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 Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 1m
    $188–408

  2. Drive  388.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Maconcar car 388.2 mi
    7h 42m
    $71–103

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 44m
    $90–137

  4. Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    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 Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 34m
    $95–452

  5. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    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 Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 38m
    $97–452

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    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 Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 2m
    $160–603

  7. Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ILM - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 39m
    $122–493

  8. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Macon

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Macon (MCN)plane plane RDU - MCN
    7h 20m
    $148–598

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Macon Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2415 / ...
    12h 5m
    $74–133

  10. Bus via Athens

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 29m
    $101–158

Raleigh to Macon by train, bus, and subway

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

Southwest Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Macon (MCN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Macon Bus Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 12h 5m.

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