NC → NC · about 132 miles
Charlotte to Raleigh bus & train schedule
Sunway Charters, Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 89 direct buses and trains a week from Charlotte to Raleigh. The fastest takes 2 hours 40 minutes; the first departure leaves at 2:45 AM and the last at 9:50 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 89
- Fastest trip
- 2h 40m
- First departure
- 2:45 AM
- Last departure
- 9:50 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:45 AM | 5:25 AM | 2h 40m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 5:15 AM | 9:35 AM | 4h 20m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:45 AM | 10:05 AM | 3h 20m | Daily | Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:45 AM | 12:55 PM | 3h 10m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 10:25 AM | 1:41 PM | 3h 16m | Daily | Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 10:35 AM | 2:20 PM | 3h 45m | Daily | Charlotte to Raleigh | Sunway Charters Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 11:40 AM | 3:10 PM | 3h 30m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh New Bern Ave | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 1:10 PM | 4:55 PM | 3h 45m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 2:20 PM | 5:36 PM | 3h 16m | Daily | Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 5:05 PM | 8:04 PM | 2h 59m | Daily | Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:05 PM | 8:50 PM | 2h 45m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 7:45 PM | 10:52 PM | 3h 07m | Daily | Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:50 PM | 12:30 AM +1 day | 2h 40m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
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Where to board in Charlotte Where you get off in Raleigh The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Charlotte
Where buses and trains stop in Raleigh
Return trip: Raleigh to Charlotte
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Charlotte to Raleigh?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours 40 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 16 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Charlotte to Raleigh?
The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:50 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Charlotte to Raleigh?
Sunway Charters, Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Charlotte?
Buses and trains to Raleigh leave from Charlotte Bus Station and Charlotte Amtrak Station.