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Compare train, bus, and flight for Newark, NJ to Raleigh, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $89.
Distance: 420 miles (676 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$198 Average price | $101 Average price Cheapest | $166 Average price | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 40m Average total duration 10h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 48m Average total duration 10h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Raleigh, NC costing on average $166 (€135).
A bus is $97 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Raleigh, NC costing on average $198 (€160).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 10m.
Bus takes on average 10h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Newark, NJ to Raleigh, NC
How to get from Newark, NJ to Raleigh, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newark, NJ to Raleigh, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:50 AM10h25Newark, Penn Station12:15 PMRaleigh, Bus Station$1041One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
1:50 AM10h25Newark, Penn Station12:15 PMRaleigh, Bus Station$1041One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA18907:15 AM1h41Newark Liberty International Airport8:56 AMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$2331One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM11h45Newark, Penn Station7:45 AMRaleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC$1041One-way1 transfer
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11:10 PM13h05Newark, Penn Station12:15 PMRaleigh, Bus Station$1091One-way2 transfers
8:50 PM9h40Newark, Penn Station6:30 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$1171One-way0 transfers
B622857:30 AM1h46John F. Kennedy International Airport9:16 AMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$2331One-way0 transfers
AA465812:59 PM2h02John F. Kennedy International Airport3:01 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$2331One-way0 transfers
B61856:30 PM2h08John F. Kennedy International Airport8:38 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$2331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Raleigh, NC costing on average $166 (€135).
A bus is $97 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Raleigh, NC costing on average $198 (€160).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 10m.
Bus takes on average 10h 18m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark, NJ and Raleigh, NC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and arrive in Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Newark, Penn Station and arrive in Raleigh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
- Travel with United, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Raleigh, NC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 14 direct flights per day with United, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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