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Compare train and bus for Raleigh, NC to Newark, DE
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Raleigh, NC to Newark, DE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $103 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $103, while a flight costs an average of $593.
Distance: 313 miles (504 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$103 Average price Cheapest | $593 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Raleigh, NC to Newark, DE
Compare the available ways to get from Raleigh, NC to Newark, DE, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Newark, DE:
A bus is $490 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Newark, DE costing on average $593.
Other travel options to Newark, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 20m.
Tickets start at around $103 compared to roughly $95 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$8. The journey takes 8h 50m versus 6h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Raleigh, NC to Newark, DE
How to get from Raleigh, NC to Newark, DE by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Newark, DE is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:50 AM 7h40 Raleigh, NC 5:30 PM Newark, DE $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:50 AM 7h40 Raleigh, NC 5:30 PM Newark, DE $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:50 AM 7h40 Raleigh, NC 5:30 PM Newark, DE $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

8:15 PM 11h30 Raleigh, NC 7:45 AM Newark, DE $108 1 One-way 0 transfers
1:20 AM 13h40 Raleigh, NC 3:00 PM Newark, DE $124 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Newark, DE:
A bus is $490 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Newark, DE costing on average $593.
Other travel options to Newark, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 20m.
- Around 65 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Raleigh, NC and Newark, DE as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Raleigh, Bus Station and arrive in Newark, Train Station, DE.
- Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Newark, DE by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, CitizenPlane, Spirit Airlines, piedmont airlines, skywest airlines to go to Newark, DE by flight.
- 6 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, CitizenPlane.
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