There are 5 ways to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Raleigh by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
4h 27m$22–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
6h 50m$62–135Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Richmond-RIC to Raleigh156.1 mi
2h 53mDrive 156.1 mi
- Drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Raleighcar 156.1 mi
2h 53m$29–42Fly
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane RIC - RDU
4h 45m$413–523
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Raleigh by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Raleigh is to bus which costs $22 - $45 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Raleigh is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Ric Airport and arriving at Raleigh Bus Station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond Airport (RIC) station to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Raleigh is 161 miles. The road distance is 157 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Raleigh, including transfers.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Raleigh is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $22 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 6h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $410 - $550 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Richmond Airport (RIC), USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 34m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Richmond-RIC to Raleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) to Raleigh is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Raleigh.
There are 403+ hotels available in Raleigh.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Raleigh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.