The average bus between Raleigh and Austin takes 34h and the fastest bus takes 33h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Raleigh to Austin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Raleigh and Austin. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Raleigh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Austin at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and take an average of 34h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Raleigh to Austin? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh to Austin. However, there are services departing from Raleigh station and arriving at Austin station via Atlanta Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h.
Raleigh to Austin bus services, operated by GoRaleigh, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Austin bus services, operated by GoRaleigh, arrive at Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
The distance between Raleigh and Austin is 1,879.6 km. The road distance is 2,265 km.
You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to 400 Cesar Chavez/Trinity via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 32h 52m.