There are 11 ways to get from Raleigh to Tulsa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tulsa International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane RDU - TUL
7h 6m$154–754Bus via Durham
- Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis to Tulsabus
27h 9m$220–366Train, bus via St. Louis
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
38h 49m$486–1,013Drive 1,127.4 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Tulsacar 1,127.4 mi
19h 11m$206–298Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane RDU - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Tulsacar
8h 18m$312–580Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to Tulsa International Airport
- Drive from Raleigh to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car
- Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane OAJ - TUL
7h 58m$171–729Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Tulsa International Airport
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane GSO - TUL
8h 42m$238–995Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Tulsa International Airport
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane FAY - TUL
9h 6m$168–742Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Tulsa International Airport
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane CLT - TUL
9h 16m$223–921Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis to Tulsabus
27h 39m$211–371Train, bus
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
39h 32m$531–1,083
Raleigh to Tulsa by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Tulsa is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 19h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Tulsa is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Tulsa. However, there are services departing from Union Station - Bus Platform A and arriving at Tulsa via Durham, Atlanta Bus Station and Memphis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 9m.
The distance between Raleigh and Tulsa is 983 miles. The road distance is 1134 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Tulsa without a car is to bus via Durham which takes 27h 9m and costs $220 - $370.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Raleigh to Tulsa, including transfers.
Raleigh to Tulsa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Tulsa is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Durham, which costs $220 - $370 and takes 27h 9m.
Raleigh to Tulsa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Downtown station.
Tulsa is 1h behind Raleigh. It is currently 5:11 AM in Raleigh and 4:11 AM in Tulsa.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Tulsa, OK, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Tulsa via Durham, Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Memphis in around 27h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tulsa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Memphis to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Memphis to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
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