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How to get fromChennai to Research Triangleby plane, train or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Research Triangle by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Chennai International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeMAA - RDU
    25h 17m
    $500–1,801

  2. Fly Chennai International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)planeMAA - FAY
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
    30h 34m
    $422–1,320

  3. Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Krishnarajapurmtrain
    2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
    3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeBLR - RDU
    29h 51m
    $505–1,823

  4. Fly Chennai International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)planeMAA - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
    30h 38m
    $512–1,743

  5. Fly Chennai International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)planeMAA - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
    33h 11m
    $617–1,723

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration25h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$520Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chennai, India and Research Triangle, NC, USA?

Lufthansa, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) once daily.

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