Pine Line Connects North Carolina to Atlanta | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

North Carolina’s bold new transit push is transforming travel across the state, with the launch of the Pine Line connecting Fayetteville to Atlanta, Raleigh, Lumberton, and even parts of South Carolina. Daily routes now double between Fayetteville and Raleigh, while new stops in High Point and Sanford expand access. Riders like Jamary Yates praise the smooth, reliable service — even catching a 2 a.m. ride to visit his mom. After a major intercity bus shutdown left Fayetteville stranded, this expansion is a lifeline, boosting economic mobility and reconnecting communities — especially near…