Bus from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Raleigh on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Charlotte Bus Station
Raleigh Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Charlotte Bus Station
Raleigh Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Charlotte Bus Station
Raleigh Bus StationNo tags
FlixBusBus
Charlotte Bus Station
Raleigh Bus StationNo tags
CoachRunBus
    		Queen City Dr
    		3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603No tags

    Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:05 PM EST.

    Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Raleigh

    We recommend taking the train

    Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 3 hours 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    5train per day
    3h 16mAverage Duration
    206 kmDistance
    19kgCO₂ emissions
    Bus
    		Average Price$45 - $117Average Duration3h 20m
    5kg CO₂e
    Train
    		Average Price$48 - $48Average Duration3h 16m
    19kg CO₂e

    Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh by bus

    1. How far is Charlotte from Raleigh?

      It's about 209 km (130 miles) from Charlotte to Raleigh.

    2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charlotte to Raleigh?

      Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company, in Charlotte, and end it at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station, in Raleigh.

    Find cheapest prices for buses

    Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

    Best price found
    11-25
    $80
    11-26
    $70
    Today
    $58
    11-28
    $55
    11-29
    $55
    11-30
    $57
    12-01
    $48
    12-02
    $44
    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $44

    To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh, as early as possible.

    You can expect to pay from $44 to $159 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-12-02.

    Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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