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Compare train, bus, 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 $34. 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 $34, and a flight costs an average of $138.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $395 Average price |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
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 Raleigh, NC to Charlotte, NC:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Raleigh, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $45 (€36).
A train is $359 (€286) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $395 (€315).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
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How to get from Raleigh, NC to Charlotte, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 73 Piedmont10:00 AM3h10Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC1:10 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$2161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 73 Piedmont10:00 AM3h10Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC1:10 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$2161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 71 Piedmont6:30 AM2h58Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC9:28 AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$2161One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 75 Piedmont12:45 PM3h10Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC3:55 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$2161One-way0 transfers
- 77 Piedmont3:15 PM3h06Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC6:21 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$2161One-way0 transfers
- 79 Carolinian7:15 PM3h30Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC10:45 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$2161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Charlotte, NC:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Raleigh, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $45 (€36).
A train is $359 (€286) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $395 (€315).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 8 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in Douglas International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC and arrive in Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Raleigh, Bus Station and arrive in Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station).
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, CoachRun to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines to go to Charlotte, NC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 8 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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