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

The distance between Miami and Raleigh is around 729 miles (1,173km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Miami to Raleigh by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Miami (MIA) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $225
Operated by

Spirit Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to West Palm Beach FL and then to Raleigh.

  • Duration21hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $175
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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train
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Train

Take the train to Raleigh Union Station.

  • Duration21h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $120
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Drive

Drive to Raleigh.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Distance797 miles (1,282km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miami and Raleigh

There are several options for getting from Miami to Raleigh by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $120 and will take around 21h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $225.

The distance between Miami and Raleigh is around 729 miles (1,173km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 697 miles (1,122km)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Miami and Raleigh by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Miami to Raleigh is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx $225.

The cheapest way to travel between Miami and Raleigh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $120 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Miami and Raleigh. It typically takes around 21h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Miami to Raleigh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tri-Rail Station Rail Northbound and Miami Amtrak Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 21h 40m.

Amtrak run train services between Miami and Raleigh. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 21h 40m, 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 Miami and Raleigh. It typically takes around 21hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Miami to Raleigh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in West Palm Beach FL. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21hrs.

Palmland Bus Lines, Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Miami and Raleigh. Buses run once daily and take around 21hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Miami and Raleigh. Flights depart from Miami (MIA) and arrive at Raleigh/Durham (RDU). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Miami and Raleigh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.

Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Delta and Frontier Airlines fly between Miami and Raleigh. Flights depart from Miami (MIA) and and arrive into Raleigh/Durham (RDU). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.

The flight from Miami to Raleigh typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Miami (MIA) and and arrive into Raleigh/Durham (RDU).

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 Miami and Raleigh. The distance is around 797 miles (1,282km) by road and it will take around 13hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miami to Raleigh is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around $225.

How do I get from Miami to Raleigh

Compare travel optionsbetween Miami and Raleigh

Transport options from Miami to Raleigh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 25m
$225
hourly1,173km (729 miles)
Plane and Train4h 30m
$540
hourly1,308km (813 miles)
Bus
21hrs
$175
once daily1,490km (926 miles)
Train
21h 40m
$120
twice daily1,593km (990 miles)
Drive
13hrs
$79
on demand1,282km (797 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