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How to get fromBuffalo to Raleighby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Buffalo to Raleigh by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BUF - RDU
    6h 26m
    $125–235

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to New Yorkbus bus Adt N813-D / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus bus New York
    17h 31m
    $102–343

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus bus 530
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    22h 46m
    $371–763

  4. Drive  587.8 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Raleighcar car 587.8 mi
    13h
    $108–155

  5. Bus to Rochester, fly

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ROC - RDU
    5h 57m
    $143–745

  6. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane YYZ - RDU
    8h 28m
    $105–492

  7. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 40m
    $147–240

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    23h 18m
    $502–943

Buffalo to Raleigh by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration17h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St via New York and New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St in around 17h 31m.

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