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

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There are 9 ways to get from Paterson to Raleigh by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, line 100 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Paterson to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane EWR - RDU
    4. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    5h 15m
    $87–420

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    12h 6m
    $60–200

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Carolinian
    12h 20m
    $93–708

  4. Drive 490.4 mi

    1. Drive from Paterson to Raleighcar car 490.4 mi
    9h 1m
    $90–130

  5. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, line 100 bus

    1. Take the train from Paterson to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    4. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane JFK - RDU
    5. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    5h 46m
    $73–393

  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly, line 100 bus

    1. Take the train from Paterson to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LGA - RDU
    5. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    6h 37m
    $121–510

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PHL - RDU
    6h 58m
    $111–1,024

  8. Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train
    2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ISP - RDU
    7h 20m
    $84–465

  9. Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471
    13h 49m
    $71–219

Paterson to Raleigh by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration12h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–190 and the journey takes 9h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–700 and the journey takes 10h 13m.

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