Bus Charlotte to Raleigh, NC - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$25

tomorrow

$28

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

$29

Thursday

$25

Friday

$32

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	2h 45m	6:05 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	8:50 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/25/2026 6:05:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Greyhound US	2h 40m	9:50 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	12:30 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/25/2026 9:50:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
FlixBus	3h 20m	6:30 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	9:50 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/25/2026 6:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
FlixBus	3h 45m	6:05 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	9:50 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) at 7/25/2026 6:05:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Greyhound US	3h 10m	9:20 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	12:30 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/25/2026 9:20:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	2h 40m	2:35 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	5:15 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/26/2026 2:35:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Greyhound US	4h 20m	5:25 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	9:45 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/26/2026 5:25:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Greyhound US	3h 10m	9:20 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	12:30 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/26/2026 9:20:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	3h 20m	6:30 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	9:50 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
FlixBus	3h 45m	6:05 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	9:50 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:05:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 10m	9:20 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	12:30 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/29/2026 9:20:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Greyhound US	3h 35m	1:20 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	4:55 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/29/2026 1:20:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Greyhound US	2h 45m	6:05 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	8:50 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:05:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	3h 20m	6:30 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	9:50 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
FlixBus	3h 45m	6:05 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	9:50 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:05:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	2h 40m	2:35 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	5:15 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/30/2026 2:35:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Greyhound US	3h 10m	9:20 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	12:30 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/30/2026 9:20:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Greyhound US	2h 45m	6:05 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	8:50 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/30/2026 6:05:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	3h 20m	6:30 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	9:50 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/30/2026 6:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
FlixBus	3h 45m	6:05 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	9:50 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) at 7/30/2026 6:05:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 10m	9:20 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	12:30 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/31/2026 9:20:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Greyhound US	2h 45m	6:05 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	8:50 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:05:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Greyhound US	2h 40m	9:50 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	12:30 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/31/2026 9:50:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
FlixBus	3h 20m	6:30 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	9:50 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
FlixBus	3h 30m	11:40 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	3:10 PM	Raleigh, NC	New Bern Ave	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/31/2026 11:40:00 AM to New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC via Greensboro, NC, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  3h 20m
  
  0
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Charlotte
  W Trade St
  
  8:10 PM
  
  Greensboro, NC
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Greensboro, NC (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 35m
  
  0
  
  8:15 PM
  
  Greensboro, NC
  Central bus station
  
  9:50 PM
  
  Raleigh, NC
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central bus station, Greensboro, NC (USA) at 7/29/2026 8:15:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC is $24 on 7/21/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Charlotte and Raleigh, NC

See here how frequent the connections between Charlotte and Raleigh, NC are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily buses from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Charlotte and Raleigh, NC.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 34 buses from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Charlotte and Raleigh, NC, with 9 offers.

Facts about the bus from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 15 times every day by bus from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC starting from $24!

Cheapest Bus	$24
Fastest Bus	2h 40m
Earliest Bus	2:35 AM
Latest Bus	9:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	15 Ø
Distance	132.3 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC

Every day, 15 buses from 2 bus companies leave Charlotte for Raleigh, NC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$25

Sunday 07/26

$28

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

$29

Thursday 07/30

$25

Friday 07/31

$32

Saturday 08/01

$27

Sunday 08/02

$32

Monday 08/03

$26

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$29

Thursday 08/06

$25

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$25

Sunday 08/09

$28

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

$25

Wednesday 08/12

$25

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $25, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $32.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC, with $25. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $26.

How to save money travelling from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Charlotte and Raleigh, NC

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Charlotte and Raleigh, NC.

W Trade St

W Trade St 601

Freedom Drive 3301

Freedom Dr 3301

Central Bus Station

Arrowood Light Rail Station

South Blvd 7430

Church St

S Church St 330

Raleigh Convention Center

S Salisbury St

Greyhound Bus Station

Capital Blvd 2210

New Bern Ave

New Bern Ave 3700

Citgo Gas Station

Buck Jones Rd 1286

White Oak Shopping Center P&R

Service and Comfort on the bus from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC? Or which bus companies serve the route Charlotte to Raleigh, NC? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Charlotte to Raleigh, NC bus

How much does a Charlotte Raleigh, NC bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $24 and takes 2h 40m to reach Raleigh, NC. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $24 and $44. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Raleigh, NC.

On average, how many connections are available from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC each day?

Every day, the Charlotte to Raleigh, NC bus route is served by approximately 15 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC take?

The fastest bus from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC is offered by Greyhound US and takes 2h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $29. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC?

The earliest bus arriving in Raleigh, NC from Charlotte starts at 2:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC?

The latest bus trip departing from Charlotte for Raleigh, NC starts at 9:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Charlotte Raleigh, NC route?

When traveling by bus from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Charlotte and Raleigh, NC?

You can check all the direct connections between Charlotte and Raleigh, NC by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Charlotte to Raleigh, NC bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Charlotte Raleigh, NC bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Charlotte Raleigh, NC bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Charlotte to Raleigh, NC on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Charlotte to Raleigh, NC

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Charlotte and to Raleigh, NC

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Charlotte and to Raleigh, NC. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!