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Compare bus, train, and flight for Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC
Omio recommends booking the train 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 prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 3m. 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 bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
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$58 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest |
4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $38 (€30).
A bus is $188 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $214 (€171).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 34m.
Flight takes on average 3h 2m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 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 Greyhound, FlixBus, CoachRun to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with CoachRun.
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