How to travel from Salt Lake City to Raleigh, United States of America

The distance between Salt Lake City and Raleigh is around 1,845 miles (2,969km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Salt Lake City 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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Fly

Fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU).

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    $210
Operated by

Delta

+ 3 others

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Denver, Columbus then Winston Salem and then to Raleigh.

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $340
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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car
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Drive

Drive to Raleigh.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Distance2,140 miles (3,443km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salt Lake City and Raleigh

There are several options for getting from Salt Lake City to Raleigh by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $210 and will take around 5h 35m.

The distance between Salt Lake City and Raleigh is around 1,845 miles (2,969km).

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Salt Lake City and Raleigh by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salt Lake City to Raleigh is to fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx $210.

The cheapest way to travel between Salt Lake City and Raleigh, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $210 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Salt Lake City and Raleigh. We recommend that you fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU). instead which will take 5h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salt Lake City and Raleigh. It typically takes around 2 days 1h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salt Lake City to Raleigh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 200 S / 300 E, Salt Lake Central Station, Denver, Columbus and Winston Salem. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 1h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Salt Lake City and Raleigh. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Salt Lake City and Raleigh. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and arrive at Raleigh/Durham (RDU). The flight takes around 4hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Salt Lake City and Raleigh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 4hrs.

Delta, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines fly between Salt Lake City and Raleigh. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and and arrive into Raleigh/Durham (RDU). These flights usually take around 4hrs.

The flight from Salt Lake City to Raleigh typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) 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 Salt Lake City and Raleigh. The distance is around 2,140 miles (3,443km) by road and it will take around 1 day 10h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salt Lake City to Raleigh is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around $210.

How do I get from Salt Lake City to Raleigh

Compare travel optionsbetween Salt Lake City and Raleigh

Transport options from Salt Lake City to Raleigh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
5h 35m
$210
hourly2,969km (1,845 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 45m
$435
twice daily3,087km (1,918 miles)
Plane and Train7h 35m
$280
5 times a day3,219km (2,000 miles)
Fly to Greenville (PGV), Bus7h 50m
$355
once daily3,245km (2,016 miles)
Fly to Charlotte (CLT), Train8h 25m
$400
5 times a day3,078km (1,912 miles)
Bus
2 days 1h
$340
once daily3,793km (2,357 miles)
Drive
1 day 10h
$210
on demand3,443km (2,140 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