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How to get fromAustin to Research Triangleby plane, bus, taxi, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Research Triangle by plane, bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane AUS - RDU
    4h
    $121–402

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Homewood Suites by Hilton Athensbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Sanfordbus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Sanford to Research Triangletaxi taxi
    33h 12m
    $369–600

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    4. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train
    44h 33m
    $450–1,018

  4. Drive 1,295.1 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Research Trianglecar car 1,295.1 mi
    22h 49m
    $237–342

  5. Train via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train Floridian
    2d 7h
    $622–1,369

Austin to Research Triangle by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$622Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Research Triangle via San Antonio Station, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro, and Cary in around 44h 33m.

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