- Must visit
North Carolina Museum of Art
Premier art museum with global collections, major exhibitions, and a large sculpture park that makes it a top cultural stop.
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
8 h 15 m
Average duration
11 h 8 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
667 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Jacksonville, FL to Raleigh, NC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jacksonville, FL to Raleigh, NC will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
Of the 3 buses that leave Jacksonville, FL for Raleigh, NC on Fri, Jul 31, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct buses cover the 667 km distance in an average of 11 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 15 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest buses will take 15 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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FlixBus
FlixBus
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Buses from Jacksonville, FL to Raleigh, NC run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $72 (€59) but you can travel from only $53 (€43) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:10. The fastest bus covers the 414 miles (667 km) distance in 8h 15m.
Distance 414 miles (667 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€59) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 15m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 10:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 84 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
The table below shows live departures for Jacksonville, FL to Raleigh, NC buses for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St | 8h15 | 2:45 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 9:25 PM Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St | 15h05 | 12:30 PM Raleigh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 31 | |||||
![]() | 10:00 AM Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St | 10h05 | 8:05 PM Raleigh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Premier art museum with global collections, major exhibitions, and a large sculpture park that makes it a top cultural stop.
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Popular casual spot for biscuits, Southern breakfast plates, and local comfort food with a lively neighborhood feel.
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Moderate for a U.S. city: hotels and dining are usually lower than NYC or DC, but car, rideshare, and limited transit can raise visitor costs.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 per drink or coffee in cafes if service is provided.
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Most Jacksonville, FL to Raleigh, NC buses use the Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St to Raleigh, Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon). Use this guide to compare Jacksonville, FL and Raleigh, NC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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