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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 an average ticket price of $105 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $105, while a flight costs an average of $480.
Distance: 420 miles (676 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$287 Average price | $105 Average price Cheapest | $480 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 3m Average total duration 9h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 2h 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Newark, NJ to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $182 (€152) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Raleigh, NC costing on average $287 (€239).
A bus is $375 (€313) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Raleigh, NC costing on average $480 (€400).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 3m.
Bus takes on average 10h 28m.
Tickets start at around $287 (€239) compared to roughly $119 (€99) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-167.75 (€-139.89). The journey takes 9h 33m versus 7h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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$561One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:50 AM10h25Newark, Penn Station12:15 PMRaleigh, Bus Station$561One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:30 PM9h10Newark, Penn Station4:40 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$611One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus11:00 AM10h20Newark, Penn Station9:20 PMRaleigh, Bus Station$591One-way0 transfers- 8:35 PM9h25Newark, Penn Station6:00 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$661One-way0 transfers
- 12:50 PM10h40Newark, Penn Station11:30 PMRaleigh, Bus Station$661One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $182 (€152) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Raleigh, NC costing on average $287 (€239).
A bus is $375 (€313) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Raleigh, NC costing on average $480 (€400).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 3m.
Bus takes on average 10h 28m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and arrive in Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC.
- Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Newark, Penn Station and arrive in Raleigh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
- Travel with United, Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, Breeze Airways, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Raleigh, NC by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 14 direct flights per day with United, Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, Breeze Airways, JetBlue Airways.
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