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

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There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Raleigh by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BUF - RDU
    4h 35m
    $129–241

  2. Drive  587.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Buffalo to Raleighcar car 587.7 mi
    13h
    $101–146

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus N2686 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    18h 10m
    $142–241

  4. 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
    $371–713

  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
    $153–796

  6. 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

Calendar66Weekly Buses
Duration18h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

Breeze Airways, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to GoRaleigh Station via Newark Penn Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 18h 10m.

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