How to travel from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Raleigh, NC to New York, NY

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $102 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 44m. 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 $102, while a flight costs an average of $446.

Distance: 423 miles (682 km)

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$446

Average price

$255

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$102

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Cheapest

$156

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5h 44m

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Fastest

3h 44m

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2h 0m

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10h 6m

Average total duration

9h 36m

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11h 47m

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11h 17m

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7h 44m

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2.0 - 4.1kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY is a bus with an average price of $102.

This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY:

A bus is $153 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY costing on average $255.

A bus is $344 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY costing on average $446.

The fastest way to travel from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 44m.

Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 6m.

Bus takes on average 11h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Raleigh, NC and New York, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 0m sooner (3h 44m by flight vs 7h 44m by car). Tickets start at around $446 compared to roughly $156 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY

How to get from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound
    10:35 AM11h30
    Raleigh, Bus Station
    10:05 PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
    $781One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    10:35 AM11h30
    Raleigh, Bus Station
    10:05 PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
    $781One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA1812
    7:00 AM1h29
    Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    8:29 AMLaGuardia Airport
    $2671One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak80 Carolinian
    10:38 AM10h32
    Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
    9:10 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $1831One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak40 Floridian · 196 Northeast Regional
    9:17 AM12h09
    Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
    9:26 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $2111One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak40 Floridian · 2124 Acela [NextGen]
    9:17 AM11h53
    Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
    9:10 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $4691One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound
    2:40 PM9h45
    Raleigh, Bus Station
    12:25 AMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
    $841One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    6:15 PM10h40
    Raleigh, Bus Station
    4:55 AMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
    $841One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    1:10 PM10h55
    Raleigh, Bus Station
    12:05 AMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
    $841One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2727
    12:56 PM1h33
    Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    2:29 PMLaGuardia Airport
    $2671One-way
    0 transfers
  • Republic AirlinesAA4774
    9:13 AM1h47
    Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    11:00 AMLaGuardia Airport
    $2671One-way
    0 transfers
  • Republic AirlinesAA4805
    6:00 AM1h49
    Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    7:49 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
    $2671One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY

Travel to New York, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY.

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There are 3 options to travel between Raleigh, NC and New York, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY is a bus with an average price of $102.

This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY:

A bus is $153 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY costing on average $255.

A bus is $344 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY costing on average $446.

The fastest way to travel from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 44m.

Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 6m.

Bus takes on average 11h 47m.

The distance from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY is approximately 423 miles (682 km).
The average frequency per day from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Raleigh, NC and New York, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY:
  • Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in Newark Liberty International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
  • Buses mostly depart from Raleigh, Bus Station and arrive in New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines, Spirit Airlines, Breeze Airways, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to New York, NY by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to New York, NY by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, Breeze Airways, JetBlue Airways.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 10 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY often also extend their vacation to go to Boston, MA, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between New York, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in New York, NY to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a well-rounded experience in New York, NY, 4 to 5 days are recommended to explore major attractions like Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, Broadway shows, and various museums, while also allowing time for dining and local neighborhood exploration.
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