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

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There are 9 ways to get from Raleigh to Opelika by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbus Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Columbus Airport (CSG)plane plane RDU - CSG
    2. Take the taxi from Columbus Airport (CSG) to Opelikataxi taxi
    5h 55m
    $132–468

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602 / ...
    13h 20m
    $85–151

  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 to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus bus
    11h 21m
    $122–180

  4. Drive  480.3 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Opelikacar car 480.3 mi
    8h 49m
    $88–127

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

    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 Airport to Comfort Inn - Opelikabus bus
    5h 45m
    $218–454

  6. 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 Airport to Comfort Inn - Opelikabus bus
    6h 18m
    $124–499

  7. 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 Airport to Comfort Inn - Opelikabus bus
    6h 22m
    $126–499

  8. 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 Airport to Comfort Inn - Opelikabus bus
    6h 46m
    $190–650

  9. Bus via LaGrange

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to La Grange Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Grange Bus Station to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus bus
    13h 7m
    $112–183

Raleigh to Opelika by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration13h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Opelika, AL, USA?

You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Opelika 4th Street Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and La Grange Bus Station in around 13h 7m.

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