New NCDOT Pine Line bus from Fayetteville to Atlanta begins July 1

Fayetteville riders who travel without driving have a new option starting July 1, 2026: the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is launching an expanded intercity bus network that includes a new “Pine Line” route and increased service on the existing Mid-State Express between Fayetteville and Raleigh.

What’s changing for Fayetteville starting July 1

NCDOT’s headline update is the new Pine Line. NCDOT describes it as new daily service connecting Raleigh, Fayetteville and Lumberton. NCDOT says the route continues south into South Carolina and has its final stop in Atlanta, Georgia.

NCDOT also says the Mid-State Express service between Fayetteville and Raleigh is being doubled, which can mean more options for people commuting for work, visiting family, or making regular trips between the two cities.

Where Fayetteville riders board the Pine Line

NCDOT’s Pine Line handout lists the Fayetteville stop for the Pine Line at the FAST Transit Center, 505 Franklin Street. If you’re used to other intercity services, double-check the stop location before your first trip under the new route structure.

Who runs the buses and how to buy tickets

NCDOT’s intercity bus service page explains which carrier operates each route and directs riders to ticket-buying through the carrier options listed by NCDOT. For the Pine Line, NCDOT’s materials identify Greyhound as the operating carrier and point riders to Greyhound ticket purchase options.

For practical trip planning, confirm you’re choosing the correct service name (Pine Line vs. Mid-State Express) and verify the stop and schedule details shown for the route you want.

What riders should do next

• Confirm the exact stop you’ll use in Fayetteville (NCDOT lists FAST Transit Center, 505 Franklin Street, for the Pine Line).
• Match your trip to the service name: the Pine Line is the new Raleigh → Fayetteville → Lumberton connection continuing toward South Carolina and Atlanta; Mid-State Express is the Fayetteville–Raleigh service NCDOT says is being increased.
• Buy tickets through the carrier options listed by NCDOT (Greyhound for the Pine Line).
• Check departure details before you head out, since intercity schedules and route coverage can vary by service.

Local coverage from ABC11 focuses on what the Pine Line and expanded Fayetteville-area connections mean in plain language—useful if you’re weighing whether to switch from driving to bus travel for Raleigh and beyond.

With these changes beginning July 1, 2026, the best immediate step for Fayetteville residents is to plan your first trip using NCDOT’s route materials and then confirm schedule and booking details through the operating carrier.

Sources

• NCDOT press release: New intercity bus routes and expansion (July 1, 2026)
• ABC11: Pine Line and expanded Fayetteville intercity bus routes explained