How far is Raleigh from Gastonia?

The distance separating Raleigh and Gastonia is 148 miles (238 km).

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

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

Bus Raleigh to Gastonia from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Raleigh to Gastonia on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 40m	5:30pm	N Oakland St	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: 11/15/2025 EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh to Gastonia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Gastonia. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

149 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $55	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$51 - $79	Average Duration9h 52m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Gastonia?

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

Stops in Gastonia

A
Restaurant Los Arcos - Gastonia
1525 N CHESTER RD, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA
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B
El Expreso Gastonia Bus Stop
830 E. Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Raleigh to Gastonia by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$31

11/21

$41

Today

$35

11/23

$39

11/24

No data

11/25

$40

11/26

No data

11/27

$40

The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Gastonia was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $31

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

You can expect to pay from $31 to $41 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Gastonia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-11-23.