Route 100 gets you from RDU to downtown for $2.25
If you’re flying into Terminal 1 or 2 and heading straight to the Greyhound Raleigh Station, the low-cost play is Route 100 to downtown, then a short walk or ride. Total door-to-door time from RDU to Greyhound usually lands between 45 and 75 minutes, assuming you don’t miss a connection. Think of this as a budget transfer you have to build, not something the airport hands you.
Know the pieces: airport bus, downtown hub, then Greyhound
There’s no dedicated RDU–Greyhound shuttle, so you’re stitching together segments. First leg: GoTriangle Route 100 from the airport bus stop outside Terminals 1 and 2 to GoRaleigh Station downtown, running about every 30 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays. Second leg: walk 10–15 minutes from GoRaleigh Station to the Greyhound terminal, or grab a local bus or short taxi/Uber/Lyft that usually costs around $7–10.
What it costs and when it runs
Route 100 currently runs $2.25 for a one-way fare from RDU to GoRaleigh Station, paid on board or via app. A local bus transfer to the Greyhound area adds only a couple of dollars, while a short cab or rideshare bumps the total into the $8–15 range. Service is every 30 minutes most of the day Monday through Saturday, but there is no Route 100 service on Sundays and limited late-night coverage, so late Greyhound departures or arrivals often mean a full taxi/ridehail from the airport instead.
Step-by-step: RDU to Greyhound Raleigh Station
- 1. Land at Terminal 1 or 2 and follow signs to the public bus stop; allow 10–15 minutes from gate to curb.
- 2. Board GoTriangle Route 100 toward Raleigh, pay $2.25, and ride about 25–35 minutes to GoRaleigh Station.
- 3. At GoRaleigh Station, decide: walk the 10–15 minutes to the Greyhound building, or order an Uber/Lyft or grab a taxi for a sub-$10 hop.
- 4. If you’re walking, stick to main streets and keep bags manageable; several locals on r/raleigh say they avoid this walk late at night.
- 5. For the reverse trip, regulars pad at least 60 minutes between Greyhound’s scheduled arrival and their Route 100 departure.
Watch out for timing and late-night arrivals
Reddit and Yelp posts flag the blocks around the Greyhound station as feeling sketchy after dark, especially if you’re hauling two or three bags. One commenter said they “wouldn’t do it late at night” and switched to a taxi for the last stretch. Also, many visitors only learn about the transfer at GoRaleigh Station, then burn 30 minutes figuring it out. Build the buffer, especially if your flight or Greyhound is the last of the night.
Pro tip: commit to one plan before you land
Look up Route 100’s schedule for your exact arrival, then decide in advance if you’re walking the 10–15 minutes downtown or spending the extra $7–10 on a ridehail from GoRaleigh Station. Having that call made before you step off the plane at RDU saves you scrambling at the curb and keeps the whole RDU–Greyhound link solidly inside that 45–75 minute window.