What is the cheapest way to get from Raleigh to The Villages?

The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to The Villages is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Raleigh to The Villages?

The fastest way to get from Raleigh to The Villages is to fly and drive which takes 5h 2m and costs $75 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Raleigh and The Villages?

No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to The Villages. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop via Raleigh Bus Station, JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 56m.

How far is it from Raleigh to The Villages?

The distance between Raleigh and The Villages is 620 miles. The road distance is 571.6 miles.

How do I travel from Raleigh to The Villages without a car?

The best way to get from Raleigh to The Villages without a car is to train and taxi which takes 14h 6m and costs $430 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Raleigh to The Villages?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Raleigh to The Villages, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Raleigh to The Villages bus from?

Raleigh to The Villages bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.

Where does the Raleigh to The Villages bus arrive?

Raleigh to The Villages bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Jacksonville station.

Can I drive from Raleigh to The Villages?

Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to The Villages is 572 miles. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Raleigh to The Villages.

Where can I stay near The Villages?

There are 271+ hotels available in The Villages.

Raleigh to The Villages - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and taxi

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

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 Orlando, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Orlando (MCO)plane RDU - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Lake Sumter Depotshuttle
5h 35m
$102–278
Fly to Daytona Beach International Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)plane RDU - DAB
2. Drive from Daytona-Beach-Airport-DAB to The Villagescar
5h 2m
$80–420
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Delandtrain Floridian
2. Take the taxi from Deland to The Villagestaxi
14h 6m
$431–638
Bus
1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus N2472
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 56m
Drive 568.2 mi
1. Drive from Raleigh to The Villagescar 568.2 mi
9h 45m
$104–150
Fly to Tampa, shuttle
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa (TPA)plane RDU - TPA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Lake Sumter Depotshuttle
6h 52m
$132–542
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
15h 3m
Bus via Camden
1. Take the bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Camdenbus Nyc
2. Take the bus from Camden to Jacksonvillebus
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stopbus
18h 29m

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Orlando (MCO) flights

73Weekly Planes

1h 53mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Raleigh to The Villages.

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Distance: 616.6 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and The Villages, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 14h 56m.

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