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264 km.
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Charlotte, United States of America → Raleigh, United States of America

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Charlotte to Raleigh

Composite routes from Charlotte to Raleigh

Cheapest
2 h 51 min
Car
264 km.
from $14
Other
4 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
210 km.
from $202.96
4 h 48 min
210 km.
from $28.52

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Raleigh–Durham
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$624.19
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Albert
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$828.01
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fayetteville
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$764.32

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.20–$114.65
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.57–$92.39

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$121.02

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$45.86
Bus from Charlotte to Durham
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.04–$59.78

Wonder Bus Inc

Website:
gotobus.com/wonder-bus-inc/
Bus from Charlotte, NC to Durham
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.39–$26.09

CoachRun

Phone:
+1 617-681-0820
Email:
support@coachrun.com
Website:
coachrun.com/
Bus from Ichiban Sushi - Charlotte to 7
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.46–$39.49

Charlotte Area Transit System

Phone:
+1 704-336-7433
Email:
telltransit@charlottenc.gov
Website:
charlottenc.gov/cats/Pages/default.aspx
Bus from Tuckaseegee Rd & Tennyson Dr to Transit
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.74–$2.39

Go Triangle

Phone:
+1 919-485-7433
Email:
customerservice@gotriangle.org
Website:
gotriangle.org/
Bus from Durham Station Gate I to GoRaleigh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly

GoRaleigh

Phone:
+1 919-485-7433
Website:
goraleigh.org/
Bus from GoRaleigh Station to New
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Raleigh?

The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Raleigh is to drive which costs $29.35 - $43.48 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlotte to Raleigh?

The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Raleigh is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $10.87 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Charlotte and Raleigh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Charlotte Bus Station station and arriving at Raleigh Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Charlotte and Raleigh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Charlotte to Raleigh?

The distance between Charlotte and Raleigh is 265 km. The road distance is 264.5 km.

How do I travel from Charlotte to Raleigh without a car?

The best way to get from Charlotte to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $10.87 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Charlotte to Raleigh?

The bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Charlotte to Raleigh bus from?

Charlotte to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Charlotte to Raleigh train from?

Charlotte to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Charlotte to Raleigh?

The best way to get from Charlotte to Raleigh is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $10.87 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20.65 - $97.83 and takes 3h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $76.09 - $250 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Charlotte to Raleigh bus arrive?

Charlotte to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.

Where does the Charlotte to Raleigh train arrive?

Charlotte to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.

Can I drive from Charlotte to Raleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Raleigh is 265 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Charlotte to Raleigh.

How do I get a train ticket from Charlotte to Raleigh?

Book your Charlotte to Raleigh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Charlotte to Raleigh?

Book your Charlotte to Raleigh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Raleigh?

There are 352+ hotels available in Raleigh. Prices start at $44.91 per night.
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