There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to Florida by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)RDU - FLL
4h 28m$47–345Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to JacksonvilleFlixBus N2472
9h 56m$82–224Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to JacksonvilleFloridian
11h 25m$71–518Drive 452.2 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Jacksonville452.2 mi
7h 19m$83–120Fly to Miami International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Miami International Airport (MIA)RDU - MIA
4h 23m$120–492Fly to Tampa
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa (TPA)RDU - TPA
4h 32m$132–264Fly to Orlando
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Orlando (MCO)RDU - MCO
4h 49m$104–347Fly to Ft. Myers
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ft. Myers (RSW)RDU - RSW
6h 9m$98–557
Raleigh to Florida by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Florida is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Florida is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $120 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Florida. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Newnan St + Ashley St via Raleigh Bus Station and JRTC Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
The distance between Raleigh and Florida is 706 miles. The road distance is 454.9 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Florida without a car is to bus which takes 9h 56m and costs $80 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Raleigh to Florida, including transfers.
Raleigh to Florida bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Florida is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $45 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $230 and takes 9h 56m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $550 and takes 11h 25m.
Raleigh to Florida bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Florida is 455 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Raleigh to Florida.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Florida, USA?
Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and three other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonville 5 times a week. Tickets cost $80–220 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa via Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ft. Myers via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ft. Myers via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ft. Myers via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ft. Myers via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–230
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–260
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ft. Myers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–220
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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