How to travel from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €28, and a flight costs an average of €211.

Distance: 129 miles (209 km)

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€28

Average price

Cheapest

€32

Average price

€292

Average price

3h 43m

Average total duration

3h 13m

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30m

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3h 36m

Average total duration

3h 6m

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3h 54m

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54m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.6 - 1.2kg

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Greyhound

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American Airlines

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from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC

How to get from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak72 Piedmont
10:25AM3h16
Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
01:41PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
$351One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak72 Piedmont
10:25AM3h16
Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
01:41PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
$351One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

American AirlinesAA1897
12:10PM0h56
Douglas International Airport
01:06PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
$5201One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak80 Carolinian
06:45AM3h20
Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
10:05AMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
$351One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak76 Piedmont
05:00PM2h59
Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
07:59PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
$351One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak74 Piedmont
02:20PM3h16
Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
05:36PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
$351One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
09:45AM2h45
Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
12:30PMRaleigh, Bus Station
$511One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
11:15AM3h45
Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
03:00PMRaleigh, Bus Station
$461One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:40AM3h30
Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
03:10PMRaleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC
$501One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA2688
10:36AM0h57
Douglas International Airport
11:33AMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
$5201One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA2704
01:53PM0h56
Douglas International Airport
02:49PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
$5201One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA1894
03:28PM0h56
Douglas International Airport
04:24PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
$5201One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC

Travel to Raleigh, NC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC.

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There are 3 options to travel between Charlotte, NC and Raleigh, NC including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC is a bus with an average price of $33 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC:

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $34 (€27).

A bus is $162 (€129) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $195 (€155).

The fastest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

Train takes on average 2h 59m.

The distance from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC is approximately 129 miles (209 km).
The average frequency per day from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlotte, NC and Raleigh, NC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC:
  • Buses mostly depart from Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Raleigh, Bus Station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC and arrive in Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
  • Travel with American Airlines to go to Raleigh, NC by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 8 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
  • 8 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Greensboro, NC, Philadelphia, PA, Wilmington, NC. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Raleigh, NC and these popular destinations at a great price.
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