What is the distance between Raleigh and Charlotte?

The distance between Raleigh and Charlotte is approximately 209 km (130 miles).

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

Buses departing from Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station in Raleigh will take you to Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company in Charlotte.

Bus Raleigh to Charlotte from $37 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Raleigh to Charlotte on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 20m	12:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Raleigh to Charlotte on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 50m	4:40pm	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:50am	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 40m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 25m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	3h 20m	11:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 5m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Charlotte on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50am	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 40m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 25m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	3h 20m	11:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 5m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 55m	12:25pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Charlotte on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50am	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 40m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 25m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 20m	12:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 5m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	3h 20m	11:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Charlotte on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 25m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:50am	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 40m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	4:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 5m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 20m	12:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:30am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	2h 45m	8:15am	Queen City Dr	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Charlotte on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 25m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:50am	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 40m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	4:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 5m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 20m	12:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:30am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	2h 45m	8:15am	Queen City Dr	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Charlotte on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 25m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:50am	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 40m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	4:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 5m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 20m	12:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:30am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	2h 45m	8:15am	Queen City Dr	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Charlotte on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 25m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:50am	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 40m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	4:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 5m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 20m	12:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:30am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	2h 45m	8:15am	Queen City Dr	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:34 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh to Charlotte

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

206 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $154	Average Duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$49 - $97	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Charlotte?

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

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)

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87393 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 Raleigh Charlotte recent customer reviews

Horrible experience. People was waiting in line for 40mins without any notification about why we were delayed. The bus didn’t depart until ONE hour later than our scheduled time.

Lorelei L.

October 11, 2019

The place felt understaffed. Not accommodating. Bus was scheduled to leave at 3:35 AM but we left at 06:00 AM. Was late for work.

Cergey G.

June 24, 2019

The grayhound staff in Raleigh NC was very rude

Travis C.

August 26, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,426 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 Raleigh to Charlotte, NC by bus

What is the distance between Raleigh and Charlotte?
The distance between Raleigh and Charlotte is approximately 209 km (130 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Raleigh to Charlotte?
Buses departing from Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station in Raleigh will take you to Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company in Charlotte.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$90

11-23

$61

Today

$57

11-25

$61

11-26

$64

11-27

$54

11-28

$53

11-29

$54

The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $53

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

You can expect to pay from $53 to $151 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually FlixBus 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.