The average bus between Raleigh and Beacon takes 16h 37m and the fastest bus takes 14h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Raleigh to Beacon. 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 twice daily between Raleigh and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 8:52 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Raleigh is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Beacon at 5:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and take an average of 16h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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15h 51m • 4 changes
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14h 31m • 4 changes
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15h 51m • 4 changes
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14h 31m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Raleigh station and arriving at Beacon station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.
Raleigh to Beacon bus services, operated by GoRaleigh, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Beacon bus services, operated by GoRaleigh, arrive at Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center station.
The distance between Raleigh and Beacon is 755.2 km. The road distance is 1,017 km.
You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Beekman St & High St via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Ridgewood, Ridgewood Park and Ride North, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 15h 25m.