How to travel from Cleveland to Raleigh, United States of America

The distance between Cleveland and Raleigh is around 446 miles (717km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cleveland to Raleigh by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Cleveland (CLE) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) then take the bus to GoRaleigh Station.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $220
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Bus

Take the bus to Charleston WV then Winston Salem and then to Raleigh.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $105
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Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Washington Union Station and then to Raleigh Union Station.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $120
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Drive

Drive to Raleigh.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance569 miles (916km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cleveland and Raleigh

There are several options for getting from Cleveland to Raleigh by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $105 and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $220.

The distance between Cleveland and Raleigh is around 446 miles (717km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 428 miles (689km)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Cleveland and Raleigh by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cleveland to Raleigh is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx $220.

The cheapest way to travel between Cleveland and Raleigh, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $105 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cleveland and Raleigh. It typically takes around 17h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cleveland to Raleigh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Washington Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 25m.

Amtrak run train services between Cleveland and Raleigh. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cleveland and Raleigh. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cleveland to Raleigh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Charleston WV and Winston Salem. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

Barons Bus and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Cleveland and Raleigh. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cleveland to Raleigh. We recommend that you fly from Cleveland (CLE) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) then take the bus to GoRaleigh Station. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Raleigh is Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) (RDU) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Raleigh. Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) (FAY) and Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) (GSO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cleveland and Raleigh. The distance is around 569 miles (916km) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cleveland to Raleigh is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around $220.

How do I get from Cleveland to Raleigh

Compare travel optionsbetween Cleveland and Raleigh

Transport options from Cleveland to Raleigh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 55m
$220
hourly717km (446 miles)
Bus
11h 50m
$105
once daily965km (600 miles)
Train
17h 25m
$120
once daily1,180km (733 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
$56
on demand916km (569 miles)

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Airports near Raleigh

The following major airports near Raleigh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

RDU
Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
International Airport
Distance
11 miles (17km) from Raleigh
FAY
Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56 miles (91km) from Raleigh
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
International Airport
Distance
76 miles (122km) from Raleigh