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How to get fromSacramento to Raleighby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Sacramento to Raleigh by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SMF - RDU
    9h 10m
    $175–756

  2. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane SMF - FAY
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 41m
    $166–639

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 20h
    $417–664

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3d 3h
    $1,832–2,917

  5. Drive  2,741.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Raleighcar car 2,741.2 mi
    44h 28m
    $501–723

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane SMF - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    11h 2m
    $361–1,408

  7. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SFO - RDU
    10h 35m
    $238–484

  8. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane OAK - RDU
    11h 40m
    $237–886

  9. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SMF - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    11h 16m
    $301–1,009

Sacramento to Raleigh by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$417Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,364 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento to GoRaleigh Station via Phoenix Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 2d 20h.

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