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Compare bus, train, and flight for Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a flight costs an average of $448.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$448 Average price | $61 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $61 (€51).
A bus is $410 (€344) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $448 (€376).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
Flight takes on average 4h 51m.
Tickets start at around $448 (€376) compared to roughly $32 (€27) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-416.02 (€-349.19). The journey takes 2h 51m versus 2h 33m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC
How to get from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:30 AM3h05Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA5:35 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:30 AM3h05Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA5:35 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:55 AM2h35Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA4:30 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus4:35 AM3h10Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA7:45 AMRaleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC$311One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:45 PM3h10Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA2:55 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$311One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:00 PM3h20Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA9:20 PMRaleigh, Bus Station$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $61 (€51).
A bus is $410 (€344) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $448 (€376).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
Flight takes on average 4h 51m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Richmond, VA and Raleigh, NC as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Richmond International Airport and arrive in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA and arrive in Raleigh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Raleigh, NC by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 10 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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