Buses to Raleigh, NC
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Raleigh, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh to Durham | United States | 34 km (21 mi) | about 52 min |
| Raleigh to Fayetteville | United States | 83 km (52 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Raleigh to Greensboro | United States | 109 km (68 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Raleigh to High Point | United States | 125 km (78 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Raleigh to Winston-Salem | United States | 149 km (93 mi) | about 2 h 55 min |
| Raleigh to Wilmington | United States | 182 km (113 mi) | about 3 h 31 min |
| Raleigh to Roanoke | United States | 203 km (126 mi) | about 3 h 54 min |
| Raleigh to Charlotte | United States | 209 km (130 mi) | about 4 h |
| Raleigh to Richmond | United States | 224 km (139 mi) | about 4 h 16 min |
| Raleigh to Newport News | United States | 239 km (149 mi) | about 4 h 32 min |
| Raleigh to Chesapeake | United States | 242 km (150 mi) | about 4 h 35 min |
| Raleigh to Norfolk | United States | 242 km (151 mi) | about 4 h 36 min |
| Raleigh to New York City | United States | 682 km (424 mi) | about 12 h 29 min |
| Raleigh to Toronto | Canada | 885 km (550 mi) | about 16 h 7 min |
| Raleigh to Brooklyn | United States | 679 km (422 mi) | about 12 h 26 min |
| Raleigh to Chicago | United States | 1,032 km (641 mi) | about 18 h 45 min |
| Raleigh to Queens | United States | 688 km (428 mi) | about 12 h 36 min |
| Raleigh to Montréal | Canada | 1,163 km (723 mi) | about 21 h 7 min |
| Raleigh to Philadelphia | United States | 556 km (345 mi) | about 10 h 13 min |
| Raleigh to Manhattan | United States | 690 km (429 mi) | about 12 h 38 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.