There are 4 ways to get from Charlotte to Research Triangle by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain Piedmont / ...
3h 19m$120–174Drive 136.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte to Research Trianglecar 136.8 mi
3h 9m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
3h 57m$27–44Fly
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CLT - RDU
2h 23m$62–462
Charlotte to Research Triangle by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Research Triangle is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $60 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Research Triangle. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Durham Station and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Research Triangle. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Cary via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Charlotte and Research Triangle is 175 miles. The road distance is 137.6 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Research Triangle without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Charlotte to Research Triangle, including transfers.
Charlotte to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Research Triangle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Research Triangle is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $120 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 3h 57m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $470 and takes 2h 23m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary 5 times a day. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham 3 times a day. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Charlotte to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Durham station.
Charlotte to Research Triangle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Research Triangle is 138 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Charlotte to Research Triangle.
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