How much is the train ticket from New York City to Raleigh?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Raleigh start from R 1 219. The average price for this train route is around R 1 733. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to Raleigh?

The average train journey time from New York City to Raleigh is 10h 41m, covering a distance of 686 km. The quickest train can get you there in 10h 18m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Raleigh route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 4 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Raleigh?

The earliest train from New York City to Raleigh departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 23:23.

Which is the best train operator from New York City to Raleigh?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Raleigh?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from New York City to Raleigh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from New York City to Raleigh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train New York City to Raleigh from R 1 159 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Raleigh on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 20m	18:24	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 20m	18:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	19h 1m	18:24	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Raleigh on 1 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 20m	18:24	Union Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from New York City to Raleigh on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 20m	18:24	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 18m	19:41	Union Station	Fastest
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 20m	18:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 18m	19:41	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 18m	19:41	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Raleigh on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 20m	18:24	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 18m	19:41	Union Station	Fastest
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 20m	18:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 18m	19:41	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 18m	19:41	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Raleigh on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 20m	18:24	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 18m	19:41	Union Station	Fastest
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 20m	18:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 18m	19:41	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 18m	19:41	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Raleigh on 5 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 20m	18:24	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 18m	19:41	Union Station	Fastest
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 20m	18:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 18m	19:41	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 18m	19:41	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Raleigh on 6 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 20m	18:24	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 18m	19:41	Union Station	Fastest
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 20m	18:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 18m	19:41	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	11h 18m	19:41	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Raleigh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 11 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 913, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

47bus per day

11h 10mAverage duration

672 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 913 - R 5 397	Average duration11h 10m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 219 - R 8 567	Average duration10h 41m	CO₂ emissions 62kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5752 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 219

Amtrak New York City Raleigh recent customer reviews

Not good never made it had to purchase ne Amtrak ticket for today sunday 08/20/23

Trent F.

20 August 2023

Amtrak Acela

4.5/515 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Raleigh by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from New York City to Raleigh?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Raleigh start from R 1 219. The average price for this train route is around R 1 733. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Raleigh?
The average train journey time from New York City to Raleigh is 10h 41m, covering a distance of 686 km. The quickest train can get you there in 10h 18m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Raleigh route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 4 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Raleigh?
The earliest train from New York City to Raleigh departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 23:23.
Which is the best train operator from New York City to Raleigh?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Raleigh?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from New York City to Raleigh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from New York City to Raleigh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

28/01

R 2 532

29/01

R 1 424

Today

R 2 565

31/01

R 2 532

01/02

R 4 452

02/02

R 2 532

03/02

R 1 424

04/02

R 1 424

The cheapest trip from New York City to Raleigh was searched and found on 29 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 424

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 424 to R 10 144 for a train ticket from New York City to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 424, which is on 2026-02-03.