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

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There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to Richmond by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane RDU - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Richmondtaxi taxi
    5h 51m
    $222–912

  2. Drive 438.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Richmondcar car 438.1 mi
    8h 55m
    $80–116

  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 Bereabus bus
    16h 31m
    $166–275

  4. Train, bus via Toledo

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledotrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Bereabus bus Greyhound US0110
    29h 13m
    $353–699

  5. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane FAY - LEX
    3. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Richmondtaxi taxi
    7h 49m
    $226–850

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane CLT - LEX
    3. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Richmondtaxi taxi
    7h 26m
    $270–1,029

  7. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bereabus bus Greyhound US0110
    17h 22m
    $151–266

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Cincinnati, OHbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    21h 20m
    $125–291

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar117Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Richmond, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Richmond via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Berea in around 17h 22m.

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