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There is one daily bus from Greenville to Raleigh. Traveling by bus from Greenville to Raleigh usually takes around one hour and 50 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 72 mi (116 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $21.49 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
Average score for buses from Greenville to Raleigh
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: Our bus driver was nice and informative and the bus stops operated smoothly. Cons: Our bus driver yelled at a passenger for speaking too loudly on the phone multiple times even though he was not bothering anyone, I do not believe that this should have been an issue.
Bus tickets for a trip from Greenville to Raleigh cost $21.49 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Greenville to Raleigh is expected to be between $21 and $21. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is April 15, 2024, when tickets are available for April 15, 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just $21.
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 16 days in advance to save up to $2.50.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Greenville to Raleigh. Greyhound is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 1 | 1h 50m | $22.14 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 bus trips from Greenville to Raleigh every day, with the average journey taking around 1 hours and 50 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Raleigh usually start from $21.
The bus takes an average of one hour and 50 minutes to cover the 72 miles from Greenville to Raleigh. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Raleigh. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Raleigh, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
There is usually only one bus per day from Greenville to Raleigh. It leaves the station in Greenville at 4:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Greenville to Raleigh. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Greenville, NC to Raleigh, NC; ticket prices start at $48.00.
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Greenville is a city in North Carolina, not to be mistaken with the city of the same name one state south. The city is known as a college town, as it is home to East Carolina University. Greenville offers different opportunities for outdoor entertainment and family-friendly outings. There are multiple spots for walking, biking, fishing, camping, and trails, like the River Park North, South Tar River Greenway, and Town Common. It has many parks, from Wildwood Park and Alice F. Keene District Park to Sawyer's Fun Park and H. Boyd Lee Park. These community-friendly parks have recreational centers, playgrounds, and lighted ball fields. Greenville also has a Museum of Art, which will appeal to art and history buffs.
As it's a college town, Greenville offers different nighttime options aside from its family-friendly entertainment venues. The entertainment districts are Uptown Greenville and Dickinson Avenue District, offering live music venues, local eateries, pubs, rooftop bars, craft breweries, and sports bars.
Greenville is easily accessible by bus from other neighboring cities, with most buses from Greyhound. You can also visit it by train although there are not a lot of routes offered. The GREAT Bus System and Pitt Area Transit provide public bus lines in Greenville.
As an up-and-coming smart city, Raleigh has a wide range of activities that will satisfy all kinds of travelers. One of the most famous destinations in the city is the Neuse River Trail, which boasts 28 miles of a scenic path running through Wake Forest. It goes through not only forests but also wetlands, allowing walkers and cyclists to take a breather from the concrete jungle and be one with nature. Raleigh is also a famous research city, so it makes sense to visit the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. With a permanent collection that attracts all ages, including whale skeletons and seahorse diorama, the museum is a great spot that you should not miss out on. If you wish to go shopping the old-fashioned way, the Raleigh City Market, which opened more than a century ago, allows you to meander through various small boutiques.
Raleigh’s reputation as a foodie haven is on a steady rise, and it currently houses five different establishments by chef Ashley Christensen, of which Poole’s Diner is particularly noteworthy. If you are looking for authentic North Carolina-style barbecues, Clyde Cooper’s stands among the most popular choices.
Raleigh’s main bus station is located outside of the city center at 2210 Capital Blvd. The city’s Amtrak station is one of the busiest in the country, and there are daily trains running from Raleigh to New York City, Charlotte and Miami, among other places. The principal airport in the region is the Raleigh–Durham International Airport, which is northwest of Downtown.
Most buses depart from the main station in Greenville.
G.K. Butterfield Transportation Ctr
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Link to image attributionThe Bus Terminal on Capital Blvd connects Raleigh to other major cities via bus routes on Greyhound and Southeastern Stages. Popular routes from this station head to Atlanta, New York City, and Washington, DC. Restrooms and a snack bar are available within the station, along with a comfortable seating area. Although the bus terminal is about 2 miles northeast of downtown, local public transit stops right outside the station provide easy access to the rest of Raleigh.
Bus Terminal - 2210 Capital Blvd
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