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How to get fromRaleigh to Ellijayby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Raleigh to Ellijay by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane plane RDU - CHA
    2. Take the taxi from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Ellijaytaxi taxi
    6h 17m
    $198–542

  2. Drive  386.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Ellijaycar car 386.2 mi
    7h 38m
    $71–102

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    3. Drive from North Springs Station to Ellijaycar car
    10h 43m
    $149–233

  4. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane RDU - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Courtyard by Marriott - Daltonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Courtyard by Marriott - Dalton to Ellijaytaxi taxi
    6h 24m
    $222–408

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane plane CLT - CHA
    3. Take the taxi from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Ellijaytaxi taxi
    7h 53m
    $287–653

  6. Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car car
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane OAJ - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Courtyard by Marriott - Daltonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Courtyard by Marriott - Dalton to Ellijaytaxi taxi
    6h 57m
    $214–602

  7. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane FAY - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Courtyard by Marriott - Daltonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Courtyard by Marriott - Dalton to Ellijaytaxi taxi
    7h 1m
    $216–592

  8. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane GSO - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Courtyard by Marriott - Daltonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Courtyard by Marriott - Dalton to Ellijaytaxi taxi
    7h 25m
    $275–763

  9. Train, bus, taxi via Charlotte

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from BB Wireless - Gainesville to Ellijaytaxi taxi
    10h 48m
    $262–365

  10. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Courtyard by Marriott - Daltonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Courtyard by Marriott - Dalton to Ellijaytaxi taxi
    11h 42m
    $202–280

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) flights

Calendar147Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 441.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Ellijay, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Ellijay. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA), then take the taxi to Ellijay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Ellijay via Charlotte Amtrak Station, Parkwood Station, CTC Station, Transit Center- Bay E, 4th St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, and North Springs Station in around 10h 43m.

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