How much is the bus ticket from Cincinnati to Raleigh?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cincinnati to Raleigh start from $119. The average price for this route is around $146. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Cincinnati to Raleigh?

The average bus trip duration from Cincinnati to Raleigh is 23h 15m, covering a distance of 397 miles (640 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 25m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Cincinnati to Raleigh route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 6 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cincinnati to Raleigh?

The earliest bus departs from Cincinnati to Raleigh at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 5:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cincinnati to Raleigh?

A bus trip from Cincinnati to Raleigh generates an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Cincinnati to Raleigh from $103 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cincinnati to Raleigh on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	21h 15m	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cincinnati to Raleigh on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	21h 15m	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:20pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	20h 25m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	20h 55m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	23h 20m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:20pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 1h	3:10pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Raleigh on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	21h 15m	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:20pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	20h 25m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	20h 55m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	23h 20m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Raleigh on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:20pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	20h 25m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	20h 55m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	21h 15m	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	23h 20m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Raleigh on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	21h 15m	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:20pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	20h 25m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	20h 55m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	23h 20m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:20pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 1h	3:10pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Raleigh on December 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	21h 15m	2:45pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:20pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	20h 25m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	20h 55m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	23h 20m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:20pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 1h	3:10pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 5:38 AM EST.

Get from Cincinnati to Raleigh

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 23 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $119, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

23h 15mAverage Duration

397 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cincinnati and Raleigh?

Stops in Cincinnati

A
Greyhound Station
1005 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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B
Northland Blvd
290-322 Northland Blvd, Springdale, OH 45246, USA

Stops in Raleigh

A
Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station
2210 Capital Blvd , Raleigh, NC 27603
B
Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station
4005 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,431 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Cincinnati Raleigh recent customer reviews

It was horrible

Darrion A.

April 9, 2021

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cincinnati to Raleigh by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cincinnati to Raleigh?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cincinnati to Raleigh start from $119. The average price for this route is around $146. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cincinnati to Raleigh?
The average bus trip duration from Cincinnati to Raleigh is 23h 15m, covering a distance of 397 miles (640 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Cincinnati to Raleigh route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 6 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cincinnati to Raleigh?
The earliest bus departs from Cincinnati to Raleigh at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 5:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cincinnati to Raleigh?
A bus trip from Cincinnati to Raleigh generates an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/12

$144

12/13

$130

Today

$130

12/15

$133

12/16

$142

12/17

$136

12/18

$138

12/19

$141

The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Raleigh was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $130

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cincinnati to Raleigh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $130 to $257 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $133 which is on 2025-12-15.