There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Meridian by plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane RDU - BHM
- Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Meridiancar
5h 56m$160–842Fly to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane RDU - GTR
- Drive from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Meridiancar
7h 56m$88–436Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Meridian Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0604
16h 20m$101–171Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Greensboro to Meridian Union Stationtrain Crescent
19h 14m$180–436Drive 668.6 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Meridiancar 668.6 mi
11h 52m$122–177Fly to Meridian
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Meridian (MEI)plane RDU - MEI
7h 37m$168–502Fly to Jackson/Vicksburg, bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane RDU - JAN
- Take the bus from Jackson to Meridian Bus Stopbus
8h 12m$132–506
Raleigh to Meridian by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Meridian is to bus which costs $100 - $180 and takes 16h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Meridian is to fly and drive which takes 5h 56m and costs $160 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Meridian. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Meridian Bus Stop via Raleigh Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Meridian station. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Meridian Union Station via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 14m.
The distance between Raleigh and Meridian is 647 miles. The road distance is 672.5 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Meridian without a car is to bus which takes 16h 20m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Raleigh to Meridian, including transfers.
Raleigh to Meridian bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Meridian train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Meridian is to bus which takes 16h 20m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $440 and takes 19h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $500 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Meridian, MS, USA?
You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Meridian Bus Stop via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 16h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Meridian Union Station via Greensboro in around 19h 14m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
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
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Meridian Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–390
- 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 Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Meridian Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Meridian Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Raleigh to Meridian bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Meridian is 1h behind Raleigh. It is currently 4:32 PM in Raleigh and 3:32 PM in Meridian.
Raleigh to Meridian train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Meridian is 672 miles. It takes approximately 11h 52m to drive from Raleigh to Meridian.
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