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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeAUS - RDU
    4h 11m
    $131–302

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to 593 S Lamar St Dallasbus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus
    31h 47m
    $141–375

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
    34h 51m
    $231–414

  4. Drive 1,280.8 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Research Trianglecar1,280.8 mi
    23h 20m
    $234–338

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to San Antonio Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain
    4. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
    44h 47m
    $261–446

Austin to Research Triangle by bus and foot

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration31h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest 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 bus from 534 Red River St Austin to RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via 593 S Lamar St Dallas, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Durham, Durham Station Gate J, and Regional Transit Center in around 31h 47m.

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