How to travel from Raleigh to New York, United States of America

The distance between Raleigh and New York is around 444 miles (714km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Raleigh to New York 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 to Newark (EWR), Train

Fly from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Newark (EWR) then take the train to New York Penn Station.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $225
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to New York City.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $2
Operated by

Eagle Bus

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Train

Take the train to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    $75
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Drive

Drive to New York.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance487 miles (784km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Raleigh and New York

There are several options for getting from Raleigh to New York by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $2 and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $225.

The distance between Raleigh and New York is around 444 miles (714km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 423 miles (681km)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Raleigh and New York by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Raleigh to New York is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx $225.

The cheapest way to travel between Raleigh and New York, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $2 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Raleigh and New York. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Raleigh and New York with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 10h 20m.

Amtrak run train services between Raleigh and New York. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 10h 20m, 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 Raleigh and New York. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Raleigh and New York with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 10h 15m.

Eagle Bus and Wanda Coach run regular bus services between Raleigh and New York. Buses run twice daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Raleigh to New York. We recommend that you fly from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New York La Guardia (LGA) then take the train to New York Penn Station. instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to New York is LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (LGA) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from New York. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (EWR) and Teterboro Airport (TEB) (TEB) 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 Raleigh and New York. The distance is around 487 miles (784km) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Raleigh to New York is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around $235.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Raleigh and New York

Transport options from Raleigh to New York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Newark (EWR), Train + 5 similar
2h 45m
$225
every 4 hours714km (444 miles)
Plane and Train2h 60m
$235
every 4 hours730km (453 miles)
Fly to New York JFK (JFK), Train2h 60m
$230
every 4 hours736km (457 miles)
Fly to Philadelphia (PHL), Train3h 45m
$245
every 4 hours723km (449 miles)
Train to Greensboro, Fly4h 5m
$410
4 times a day887km (551 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
$430
4 times a day904km (562 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9hrs
$2
twice daily795km (494 miles)
Bus to New York, NY10h 15m
$100
every 4 hours821km (510 miles)
Train
10h 20m
$75
every 2 hours849km (528 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
$48
on demand784km (487 miles)

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Airports near New York

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

LGA
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
International Airport
Distance
8 miles (13km) from New York
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (15km) from New York
TEB
Teterboro Airport (TEB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10 miles (16km) from New York