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Compare train, bus, and flight for Raleigh, NC to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $95 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 51m. 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 $95, while a flight costs an average of $451.
Distance: 423 miles (682 km)
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$244 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest | $451 Average price | $152 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 8m Average total duration 9h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 59m Average total duration 11h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY
Compare the available ways to get from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY:
A bus is $150 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY costing on average $244.
A bus is $357 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY costing on average $451.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 8m.
Bus takes on average 11h 59m.
Tickets start at around $244 compared to roughly $152 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$91. The journey takes 9h 38m versus 7h 44m 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 Raleigh, NC to New York, NY
How to get from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.

2:40 PM 9h45 Raleigh, Bus Station 12:25 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY $108 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:40 PM 9h45 Raleigh, Bus Station 12:25 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY $108 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
UA28408:50 AM 1h35 Raleigh-Durham International Airport 10:25 AM Newark Liberty International Airport $332 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
40 Floridian · 158 Northeast Regional9:17 AM 12h28 Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC 9:45 PM Penn Station, New York, NY $289 1 One-way 1 transfer
80 Carolinian10:13 AM 10h22 Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC 8:35 PM Penn Station, New York, NY $411 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus3:15 PM 10h25 Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC 1:40 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. $108 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:15 PM 10h40 Raleigh, Bus Station 4:55 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY $108 1 One-way 0 transfers
1:25 PM 10h55 Raleigh, Bus Station 12:20 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY $108 1 One-way 0 transfers
MX7669:59 AM 1h40 Raleigh-Durham International Airport 11:39 AM Stewart International Airport $182 1 One-way 0 transfers
AA19137:18 AM 1h42 Raleigh-Durham International Airport 9:00 AM LaGuardia Airport $282 1 One-way 0 transfers
AA45106:07 AM 1h52 Raleigh-Durham International Airport 7:59 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport $282 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY:
A bus is $150 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY costing on average $244.
A bus is $357 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to New York, NY costing on average $451.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 8m.
Bus takes on average 11h 59m.
- Around 53 flights per day.
- Around 13 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to New York, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, psa airlines, Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, skywest airlines to go to New York, NY by flight.
- 10 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 15 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines.
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