What is the travel distance from Boston to Raleigh?

About 610 miles (983 km) separate Boston and Raleigh.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Raleigh?

The majority of buses traveling from Boston to Raleigh start their journey at Back Bay Station and wind up at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Raleigh?

Once in Raleigh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are North Carolina State Capitol, North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Historic Yates Mill County Park and J. C. Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University.

Bus Boston to Raleigh from $81 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Raleigh on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	23h 30m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	15h 15m	8:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	3:05pm	Boston (South Station)	15h 25m	6:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:05pm	Boston (South Station)	16h 40m	7:45am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	16h 40m	12:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Raleigh on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:05pm	Boston (South Station)	15h 25m	6:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	15h 20m	12:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	19h 5m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:20am	Boston (South Station)	16h 10m	11:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Boston (South Station)	16h 40m	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Raleigh on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	19h 50m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	15h 20m	12:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	19h 5m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Boston (South Station)	16h 40m	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	3:05pm	Boston (South Station)	15h 25m	6:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Raleigh on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 1h	11:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00am	Boston (South Station)	15h 20m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00am	Boston (South Station)	15h 30m	11:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	3:05pm	Boston (South Station)	15h 25m	6:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	19h 50m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Raleigh on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	15h 20m	12:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00am	Boston (South Station)	15h 30m	11:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	3:05pm	Boston (South Station)	15h 25m	6:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:15am	Boston (South Station)	16h 55m	3:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	15h 45m	8:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Raleigh on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:05pm	Boston (South Station)	15h 25m	6:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	15h 20m	12:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	7:20am	Boston (South Station)	16h 10m	11:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:55am	Boston (South Station)	18h	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	23h 30m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Raleigh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 16 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

16h 40mAverage Duration

605 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$85 - $380	Average Duration16h 40m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$102 - $652	Average Duration14h 36m	CO₂ emissions 89kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Raleigh?

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

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

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,449 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Boston Raleigh recent customer reviews

Very terrible. I had to reschedule all my appointments because the bus was two hours late and Ilost my connecting flight

Barbara O.

October 11, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Boston, MA, US to Raleigh by bus

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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

$244

11/25

$244

Today

$263

11/27

$174

11/28

$161

11/29

$174

11/30

$226

12/01

$135

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Raleigh was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $135

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

You can expect to pay from $135 to $371 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $135 which is on 2025-12-01.

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.