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

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There are 4 ways to get from Charlotte to Research Triangle by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train Piedmont / ...
    3h 19m
    $120–174
  2. Drive  136.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlotte to Research Trianglecar car 136.8 mi
    3h 9m
    $24–34
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durhambus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    3h 57m
    $27–44
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane CLT - RDU
    2h 23m
    $62–462

Charlotte to Research Triangle by bus

Calendar26Weekly Buses
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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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.

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