There are 9 ways to get from Raleigh to Summit by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
best- Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane RDU - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Broad St to Summittrain
4h 32m$156–918Bus via New York
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to New York, NY - 201 West x 37th Stbus Charlotte
11h 35m$43–85Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Carolinian
11h 12m$143–317Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
11h 33m$68–138Drive 473.5 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Summitcar 473.5 mi
8h 49m$87–125Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane RDU - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Summittrain
5h 6m$128–462Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane RDU - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Summittrain
5h 7m$398–1,336Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane GSO - EWR
5h 49m$115–484Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane RDU - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
6h 8m$98–996
Raleigh to Summit by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Summit is to bus via New York which costs $40 - $85 and takes 11h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Summit is to line 100 bus and fly and train which takes 4h 32m and costs $150 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Summit. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Morris Ave At Springfield Ave via Raleigh Bus Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Summit station. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Newark Penn Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between Raleigh and Summit is 451 miles. The road distance is 476.3 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Summit without a car is to train which takes 11h 12m and costs $140 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Raleigh to Summit, including transfers.
Raleigh to Summit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Summit is to train which takes 11h 12m and costs $140 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 11h 33m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Summit, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Newark Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 9h 59m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Newark Penn Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 9h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Broad St to Summit
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–11
Train from New York Penn Station to Summit
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–14
Train from New York Penn Station to Summit
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–14
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- customerservice@gotriangle.org
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Summit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Raleigh to Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Summit is 476 miles. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Raleigh to Summit.
There are 825+ hotels available in Summit.



