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Frequently asked questions for your trip Charleston - Raleigh

The train is the best choice to get to Raleigh without a car. Traveling by train offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

About 220 miles (354 km) separate Charleston and Raleigh.

Most of the buses traveling from Charleston to Raleigh leave from Charleston Bus Station and arrive at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Once in Raleigh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, J. C. Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University, North Carolina State Capitol, North Carolina Museum of History and Marbles Kids Museum and IMAX Theatre.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Charleston to Raleigh but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Charleston to Raleigh, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Charleston to Raleigh that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Charleston to Raleigh, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Will you be returning to Charleston by bus?

Bus from Raleigh to Charleston

You can also go to Raleigh by train

Train from Charleston to Raleigh

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