How far is Charlotte from Raleigh?

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

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.

Bus Charlotte to Raleigh from $37 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Raleigh on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	2h 45m	12:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:05pm	Charlotte Bus Station	2h 45m	8:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:20pm	Charlotte Bus Station	3h 35m	4:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	3h 20m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:05pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	3h 45m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Raleigh on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	3h 20m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	2h 40m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	4h 25m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:05pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	3h 45m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	2h 45m	12:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Raleigh on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	2h 45m	12:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	2h 40m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	4h 25m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	3h 20m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Queen City Dr	3h 15m	12:30am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Raleigh on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	3h 20m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	2h 40m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	4h 25m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Charlotte Bus Station	3h 30m	3:10pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Queen City Dr	3h 15m	12:30am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Raleigh on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	2h 45m	12:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	2h 40m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	4h 25m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	3h 20m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Queen City Dr	3h 15m	12:30am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Raleigh on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15am	Charlotte Bus Station	3h 45m	3:00pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	2h 40m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	4h 25m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	3h 20m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Queen City Dr	3h 15m	12:30am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Raleigh on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15am	Charlotte Bus Station	3h 45m	3:00pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	2h 40m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	4h 25m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Charlotte Bus Station	3h 30m	3:10pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	2h 45m	12:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Raleigh on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	2h 40m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	4h 25m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	2h 45m	12:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Charlotte Bus Station	3h 45m	3:00pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Charlotte Bus Station	3h 35m	4:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:17 AM 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 $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

3h 16mAverage Duration

206 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $118	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$49 - $49	Average Duration3h 16m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charlotte and Raleigh?

Stops in Charlotte

A
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
4705 N. Tryon S, Charlotte, NC, USA
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B
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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C
Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station
601 W Trade St , Charlotte, NC 28202
D
Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop
4335 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213
E
4127 Glenwood Dr
4127 Glenwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 (Exxon Gas Station)

Stops in Raleigh

A
Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station
2210 Capital Blvd , Raleigh, NC 27603
B
Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station
4005 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87396 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $45

Greyhound Charlotte Raleigh recent customer reviews

The bus leaving Charlotte was 50 minutes late

Judy M.

December 31, 2019

Great service com table, clean

Jonnie E.

January 7, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,448 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

CoachRun

3.5/5656 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi2.2

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

How far is Charlotte from Raleigh?
It's about 209 km (130 miles) from Charlotte to Raleigh.
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

11-24

$58

11-25

$80

Today

$70

11-27

$55

11-28

$52

11-29

$54

11-30

$57

12-01

$51

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $51

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 $51 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 $51 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually CoachRun, 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.