The cheapest and fastest trains from Jersey City, NJ to Raleigh, NC
Cheapest price
$128
Average price
$396
Fastest journey
10 h 19 m
Average duration
10 h 31 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
680 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Jersey City, NJ to Raleigh, NC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jersey City, NJ to Raleigh, NC will cost around $396 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $128.
Of the 11 trains that leave Jersey City, NJ for Raleigh, NC on Sun, Apr 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Apr 05 the direct trains cover the 680 km distance in an average of 10 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 19 m .
On Sun, Apr 05 the slowest trains will take 10 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
79 Carolinian7:04 AM12h03Penn Station, New York, NY7:07 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$1281One-way0 transfers
79 Carolinian7:24 AM11h43Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ7:07 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$3571One-way0 transfers
103 Northeast Regional · 41 Floridian8:49 AM10h52Penn Station, New York, NY7:41 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$3701One-way1 transfer
103 Northeast Regional · 41 Floridian9:06 AM10h35Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ7:41 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$3701One-way1 transfer
153 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian8:22 AM10h45Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ7:07 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$4151One-way1 transfer
155 Northeast Regional · 41 Floridian9:22 AM10h19Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ7:41 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$4201One-way1 transfer
2205 NextGen Acela+
41 Floridian9:14 AM10h27Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ7:41 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$5251One-way1 transfer
103 Northeast Regional · 41 Floridian9:06 AM10h35Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ7:41 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$3701One-way1 transfer
155 Northeast Regional · 41 Floridian9:05 AM10h36Penn Station, New York, NY7:41 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$4201One-way1 transfer
153 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian8:27 AM10h40Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ7:07 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$4151One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Jersey City, NJ to Raleigh, NC
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Jersey City, NJ to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a train costs an average of $97.
Distance: 422 miles (680 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
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$175 Average price | $130 Average price | $102 Average price Cheapest |
10h 8m Average total duration 9h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 7m Average total duration 10h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Jersey City, NJ to Raleigh, NC train times
The table below shows live departures for Jersey City, NJ to Raleigh, NC trains for today, Saturday, April 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
79 Carolinian | 11:04 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 12h03 | 11:07 PM Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 11:24 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 11h43 | 11:07 PM Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
153 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian | 12:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 11h02 | 11:07 PM Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC | 1 transfer | |
153 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian | 12:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 10h45 | 11:07 PM Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC | 1 transfer | |
153 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian | 12:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 10h40 | 11:07 PM Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC | 1 transfer | |
103 Northeast Regional · 41 Floridian | 12:49 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 10h52 | 11:41 PM Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC | 1 transfer | |
2205 NextGen Acela+ 41 Floridian | 1:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 10h41 | 11:41 PM Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC | 1 transfer | |
155 Northeast Regional · 41 Floridian | 1:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 10h36 | 11:41 PM Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC | 1 transfer | |
103 Northeast Regional · 41 Floridian | 1:06 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 10h35 | 11:41 PM Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC | 1 transfer | |
2205 NextGen Acela+ 41 Floridian | 1:14 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 10h27 | 11:41 PM Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC | 1 transfer | |
155 Northeast Regional · 41 Floridian | 1:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 10h19 | 11:41 PM Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, April 5 | |||||
65 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian | 3:23 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 19h44 | 11:07 PM Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC | 1 transfer | |
65 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian | 3:42 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 19h25 | 11:07 PM Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Jersey City, NJ to Raleigh, NC
Trains from Jersey City, NJ to Raleigh, NC run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $97 (€79) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:04, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 422 miles (680 km) distance in 10h 18m.
Distance 422 miles (680 km) |
Average train duration 9h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $97 (€79) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 10h 18m |
First train 7:04 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak from Jersey City, NJ to Raleigh, NC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Jersey City, NJ and Raleigh, NC from $40 (€32). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Jersey City, NJ to Raleigh, NC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Jersey City, NJ to Raleigh, NC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Raleigh, NC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Jersey City, NJ to Raleigh, NC
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available in the vicinity of the station with multiple public parking options.
- The Pit Authentic BBQ
- Humble Pie
- Whiskey Kitchen
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $1
- The Raleigh Marriott City Center
- Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
- Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms and boarding area
- Bus: GoRaleigh routes 6, 8, 11, 21
- R-Line (downtown circulator)
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