There are 6 ways to get from Bethesda to Research Triangle by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, or train
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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)DCA - RDU
2h 53m$104–758Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bethesda to RichmondFlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus StationGreyhound US0670 / ...
8h 4m$49–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union StationFloridian / ...
7h 39m$92–184Drive 270.6 mi
- Drive from Bethesda to Research Triangle270.6 mi
4h 50m$50–72Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)IAD - RDU
3h 18m$164–662Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)BWI - RDU
3h 15m$114–904
Bethesda to Research Triangle by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Research Triangle is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $100 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Research Triangle. However, there are services departing from Bethesda and arriving at RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Richmond, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Bethesda and Research Triangle is 241 miles. The road distance is 272.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Research Triangle without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Bethesda to Research Triangle, including transfers.
Bethesda to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bethesda station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $100 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 7h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 8h 4m.
Bethesda to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Research Triangle is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Bethesda to Research Triangle.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 5h 53m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Bethesda to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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