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

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There are 12 ways to get from Paterson to Raleigh by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from 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 13m
    $136–944

  2. Bus via New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus bus New York
    11h 19m
    $52–100

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    10h 38m
    $276–475

  4. Drive  491.6 mi

    1. Drive from Paterson to Raleighcar car 491.6 mi
    8h 59m
    $90–130

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

    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from 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 48m
    $403–1,747

  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from 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 25m
    $137–485

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

    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 44m
    $104–802

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

    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
    $124–709

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane LGA - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    7h 47m
    $163–637

  10. Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

    1. Take the train from Paterson to Hobokentrain train
    2. Take the train from Hoboken to 33rd Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    4. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane HPN - RDU
    5. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    8h 16m
    $162–939

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    11h 27m
    $76–141

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Carolinian
    13h 50m
    $284–459

Paterson to Raleigh by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration10h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$276Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Paterson to Raleigh Union Station via Secaucus Upper Level, Newark Penn Station, and Washington Union Station in around 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St At City Hall to McDowell St at Davie St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St, Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St, and Wilmington St Service Rd at Chapanoke Rd in around 11h 19m.

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