There are 9 ways to get from West Chester to Raleigh by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
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Line 104 bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane PHL - RDU
6h 1m$82–382Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
11h 40m$62–118Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
10h 24m$116–836Drive 381.7 mi
- Drive from West Chester to Raleighcar 381.7 mi
7h 8m$70–101Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane PHL - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
7h 36m$179–894Line 104 bus, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane BWI - RDU
7h$213–1,009Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane DCA - RDU
7h 46m$593–1,866Line 104 bus, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane EWR - RDU
7h 40m$180–959Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Carolinian
12h 24m$116–266
West Chester to Raleigh by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Chester to Raleigh is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from West Chester to Raleigh is to line 104 bus and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $80 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from West Chester to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Chestnut St & Darlington St and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Philadelphia Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from West Chester to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from 69th St Transit Center and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
The distance between West Chester and Raleigh is 386 miles. The road distance is 383.9 miles.
The best way to get from West Chester to Raleigh without a car is to train via Washington which takes 10h 24m and costs $110 - $850.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from West Chester to Raleigh, including transfers.
West Chester to Raleigh bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
West Chester to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from West Chester to Raleigh is to train via Washington which takes 10h 24m and costs $110 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 11h 40m.
What companies run services between West Chester, PA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to Raleigh Union Station via 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 10h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to GoRaleigh Station via 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Market St & 11th St - MBNS, Philadelphia Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 11h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
West Chester to Raleigh bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
West Chester to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Chester to Raleigh is 384 miles. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from West Chester to Raleigh.
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