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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€28 Average price Cheapest | €32 Average price | €292 Average price |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC
How to get from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
72 PiedmontCheapest
72 PiedmontFastest
AA1897Other options
80 Carolinian
76 Piedmont
74 Piedmont

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FAQs: Travel from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC
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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).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 8 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 8 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
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