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

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There are 11 ways to get from Metuchen to Raleigh by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Metuchen to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane EWR - RDU
    3. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    4h 50m
    $135–932

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus bus New York
    10h 59m
    $45–89

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    10h 24m
    $208–971

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    10h 57m
    $75–123

  5. Drive  461.7 mi

    1. Drive from Metuchen to Raleighcar car 461.7 mi
    8h 24m
    $85–122

  6. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane JFK - RDU
    5h 58m
    $400–1,739

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LGA - RDU
    6h 35m
    $134–477

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane EWR - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    6h 20m
    $151–524

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PHL - RDU
    6h 11m
    $98–788

  10. Train, train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train
    3. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ISP - RDU
    7h 30m
    $121–701

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Carolinian
    12h 25m
    $273–441

Metuchen to Raleigh by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration10h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 445.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

You can take a train from Metuchen to Raleigh Union Station via Metropark, Metropark Amtrak Station, and Washington Union Station in around 10h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St At Rt-27 to GoRaleigh Station via George St At Albany St, New Brunswick, Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 10h 57m.

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