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Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, while a flight costs an average of $607.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$607 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $42.
A train is $571 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $607.
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
Flight takes on average 4h 48m.
Tickets start at around $607 compared to roughly $29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-578.03. The journey takes 2h 48m versus 2h 31m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:50 PM2h40Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)12:30 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:50 PM2h40Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)12:30 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA27042:30 PM0h58Douglas International Airport3:28 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$4811One-way0 transfers
Other options
765:35 PM3h14Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC8:49 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$371One-way0 transfers- 788:00 PM3h22Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC11:22 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$371One-way0 transfers
- 7210:25 AM3h31Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC1:56 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$371One-way0 transfers
- 2:35 AM2h40Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)5:15 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$401One-way0 transfers
- 9:20 AM3h10Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)12:30 PMRaleigh, Bus Station$401One-way0 transfers
- 6:05 PM2h45Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)8:50 PMRaleigh, Bus Station$411One-way0 transfers
- AA18971:00 PM0h58Douglas International Airport1:58 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$4811One-way0 transfers
- AA17497:15 AM0h59Douglas International Airport8:14 AMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$4811One-way0 transfers
- AA268811:00 AM0h59Douglas International Airport11:59 AMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$4811One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $42.
A train is $571 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $607.
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
Flight takes on average 4h 48m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 9 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.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Raleigh, Bus Station.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Raleigh, NC by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- 8 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
- 9 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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