There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Spartanburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Spartanburg Stationtrain Crescent
5h 36m$135–211Drive 209.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Spartanburgcar 209.7 mi
4h 19m$39–56Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Spartanburgbus Greyhound US0670
7h 20m$54–82Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane RDU - GSP
5h$132–622Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane CLT - GSP
6h 29m$216–712Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RDU - CLT
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Spartanburg Stationtrain
6h 21m$112–574
Raleigh to Spartanburg by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Spartanburg is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Spartanburg is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Spartanburg. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Spartanburg via Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Spartanburg station. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Spartanburg Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Raleigh and Spartanburg is 250 miles. The road distance is 211 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Spartanburg without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Raleigh to Spartanburg, including transfers.
Raleigh to Spartanburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Spartanburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Spartanburg is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $130 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Spartanburg, SC, USA?
You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Spartanburg Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Spartanburg 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–490
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
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
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Spartanburg Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Spartanburg Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- 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 Spartanburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Raleigh to Spartanburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Spartanburg station.
Raleigh to Spartanburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Spartanburg is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Raleigh to Spartanburg.
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