What is the distance between Norfolk and Raleigh?

The distance between the two cities is 151 miles (243 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh?

If you're headed to Raleigh from Norfolk, chances are that your bus will depart from Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Raleigh?

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

Bus Norfolk to Raleigh from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Norfolk to Raleigh on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:30am	Norfolk	4h 45m	12:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Norfolk to Raleigh on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:30am	Norfolk	4h 45m	12:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 2:15 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Norfolk to Raleigh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 4 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 45mAverage Duration

152 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $55	Average Duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$59 - $178	Average Duration8h 23m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,572 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,359 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 Norfolk Raleigh recent customer reviews

The first bus the driver was awesome & customer friendly the 2nd bus driver not so good.

Diane B.

December 19, 2018

No bus driver in Richmond. Poor information for 3.5 hrs, departure from Richmond 4 hrs later than scheduled. In the end, almost 5 hrs too late in Raleigh.

Thomas G.

July 20, 2018

Bus was over 2 hours late confused g with no signage at Norfolk

Pamela T.

June 7, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Norfolk and Raleigh?

Stops in Norfolk

A - Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station

B - Best Square Shopping Center Bus Stop

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Norfolk, VA to Raleigh by bus

What is the distance between Norfolk and Raleigh?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh?
What are the best sights and things to do in Raleigh?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/07

$31

11/08

$35

Today

$35

11/10

$27

11/11

No data

11/12

No data

11/13

$25

11/14

$25

The cheapest trip from Norfolk, VA to Raleigh was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $352 for a bus ticket from Norfolk, VA to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-13.

What's the cheapest way to go from Norfolk, VA to Raleigh?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time4h 45m	Avg Price$36	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time8h 23m	Avg Price$61	Daily Departures2

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