NC → NC · about 132 miles
Raleigh to Charlotte bus & train schedule
Sunway Charters, Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 96 direct buses and trains a week from Raleigh to Charlotte. The fastest takes 2 hours 45 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:55 AM and the last at 9:25 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 96
- Fastest trip
- 2h 45m
- First departure
- 12:55 AM
- Last departure
- 9:25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:55 AM | 4:10 AM | 3h 15m | Daily | Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 4:15 AM | 8:20 AM | 4h 05m | Daily | Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:20 AM | 9:05 AM | 2h 45m | Daily | Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:30 AM | 9:28 AM | 2h 58m | Daily | Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 7:45 AM | 11:05 AM | 3h 20m | Daily | Raleigh New Bern Ave to Charlotte Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:25 AM | 12:20 PM | 2h 55m | Daily | Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 10:00 AM | 1:10 PM | 3h 10m | Daily | Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 12:45 PM | 3:55 PM | 3h 10m | Daily | Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 12:50 PM | 4:50 PM | 4h 00m | Daily | Raleigh to Charlotte | Sunway Charters Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 1:25 PM | 5:55 PM | 4h 30m | Daily | Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 3:15 PM | 6:21 PM | 3h 06m | Daily | Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 3:30 PM | 8:05 PM | 4h 35m | Daily | Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 7:15 PM | 10:45 PM | 3h 30m | Daily | Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:25 PM | 12:45 AM +1 day | 3h 20m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
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Where to board in Raleigh
Where buses and trains stop in Charlotte
Return trip: Charlotte to Raleigh
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Raleigh to Charlotte?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours 45 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 20 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Raleigh to Charlotte?
The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:25 PM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun).
Which bus and rail companies go from Raleigh to Charlotte?
Sunway Charters, Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Raleigh?
Buses and trains to Charlotte leave from Raleigh Bus Station, Raleigh Union Station and Raleigh New Bern Ave.