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Compare bus, train, and flight for Raleigh, NC to Charlotte, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Raleigh, NC to Charlotte, 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 1h 11m. 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 €152.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price | €293 Average price |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m 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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How to get from Raleigh, NC to Charlotte, NC by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Charlotte, NC is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Raleigh, NC to Charlotte, NC
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This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $35 (€28).
A bus is $158 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $191 (€152).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 58m.
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Raleigh, NC and Charlotte, NC as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Raleigh, Bus Station and arrive in Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station).
- Trains mostly depart from Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC and arrive in Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC.
- Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in Douglas International Airport.
- Travel with American Airlines to go to Charlotte, NC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, CoachRun to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
- 8 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 7 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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