Bus Tickets from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh

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Next departures for Charlotte to Raleigh on October 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
CoachRun
Queen City Dr
3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charlotte Bus Station
Raleigh Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charlotte Bus Station
Raleigh Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus
Charlotte Bus Station
Raleigh Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charlotte Bus Station
Raleigh Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Raleigh.

Bus
Average Price$31 - $76Average Duration3h 30m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$34 - $34Average Duration3h 16m
19kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Charlotte to Raleigh

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 3 hours 16 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
3h 16mAverage Duration
$34Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charlotte, NC to Raleigh: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$35
Average bus trip duration3h 30m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure1:30am
Distance132 miles (212 km)
Latest bus departure9:30pm

Charlotte to Raleigh 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
10/01
$37
10/02
$31
Today
$28
10/04
$28
10/05
$26
10/06
$25
10/07
$26
10/08
$26
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of $25

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 $25 to $64 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 $25 which is on 2025-10-06.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Charlotte and Raleigh!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Charlotte to Raleigh, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Charlotte to Raleigh.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Charlotte to Raleigh while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to Charlotte, NC by bus?

Bus from Raleigh to Charlotte, NC

You can also go to Raleigh by train

Train from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh

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