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How to get to NC State in Raleigh by bus or train?

Directions to NC State (Raleigh) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near NC State

    BusBus: 100, 4, 9, 30, 41.TrainTrain: CAROLINIAN, SILVER STAR, PIEDMONT.

How to get to NC State by bus?

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How to get to NC State by train?

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Bus stops near NC State in Raleigh

  • Hillsborough St at Forest Rd (Wb), 2 min walk,
  • Hillsborough St at Enterprise St (Ncsu Bell Tower), 6 min walk,
  • Hillsborough St at Enterprise St (Wb), 7 min walk,
  • Peace St at Smallwood Dr, 11 min walk,

Train stations near NC State in Raleigh

  • Raleigh Union Station, 10 min walk,

Bus lines to NC State in Raleigh

  • 100, Route 100,
  • 4, Rex Hospital,
  • 9, Hillsborough,
  • 30, Route 30,
  • 41, Route 41,
  • 52, Route 52,
  • 12, Beryl Rd at Method Rd,
  • 16, Goraleigh Station,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to NC State?

    The closest stations to NC State are:

    • Hillsborough St at Forest Rd (Wb) is 71 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Hillsborough St at Enterprise St (Ncsu Bell Tower) is 441 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Hillsborough St at Enterprise St (Wb) is 514 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Peace St at Smallwood Dr is 849 yards away, 11 min walk.
    • Raleigh Union Station is 849 yards away, 10 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near NC State?

    These bus lines stop near NC State: 100, 4.

  • Which train lines stop near NC State?

    These train lines stop near NC State: CAROLINIAN, SILVER STAR.

  • What’s the nearest train station to NC State in Raleigh?

    The nearest train station to NC State in Raleigh is Raleigh Union Station. It’s a 10 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to NC State in Raleigh?

    The nearest bus stop to NC State in Raleigh is Hillsborough St at Forest Rd (Wb). It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first train to NC State in Raleigh?

    The PIEDMONT is the first train that goes to NC State in Raleigh. It stops nearby at 6:30 AM.

  • What time is the last train to NC State in Raleigh?

    The SILVER STAR is the last train that goes to NC State in Raleigh. It stops nearby at 9:04 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to NC State in Raleigh?

    The 4 is the first bus that goes to NC State in Raleigh. It stops nearby at 4:36 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to NC State in Raleigh?

    The 41 is the last bus that goes to NC State in Raleigh. It stops nearby at 1:12 AM.

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Public Transit to NC State in Raleigh

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to NC State? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Hillsborough St at Forest Rd (Wb); Hillsborough St at Enterprise St (Ncsu Bell Tower); Hillsborough St at Enterprise St (Wb); Peace St at Smallwood Dr; Raleigh Union Station.

Bus: 100, 4, 9, 30, 41, 52, 12, 16.Train: CAROLINIAN, SILVER STAR, PIEDMONT.

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NC State Address: 1700 Hillsborough St Raleigh, NC 27605 street in Raleigh

NC State, Raleigh
NC State, RaleighNorth Carolina State University (NC State, North Carolina State, NC State University, or NCSU) is a public land-grant research university in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1887 and part of the University of North Carolina system, it is the largest university in the Carolinas. The university forms one of the corners of the Research Triangle together with Duke University in Durham and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The North Carolina General Assembly established North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts on March 7, 1887 as a land-grant college. The college underwent several name changes and officially became North Carolina State University at Raleigh in 1965. However, by longstanding convention, the "at Raleigh" portion is usually omitted. Today, NC State has an enrollment of more than 35,000 students, making it among the largest in the country. NC State has historical strengths in engineering, statistics, agriculture, life sciences, textiles, and design and offers bachelor's degrees in 106 fields of study. The graduate school offers master's degrees in 104 fields, doctoral degrees in 61 fields, and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. NC State athletic teams are known as the Wolfpack. The name was unofficially adopted in 1921 following an unsigned letter to the NC State Alumni News suggesting the moniker "Wolf Pack". They compete in NCAA Division I and have won ten national championships: four NCAA championships, two AIAW championships, and four titles under other sanctioning bodies.

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Bus lines with stations closest to NC State in Raleigh