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

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

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  1. Line 52 bus to Tampa, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - C to Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - Abus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeTPA - RDU
    5h 40m
    $105–305

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to CarytrainFloridian
    17h 5m
    $128–298

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus StationbusFlixBus 2421 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Raleigh Bus StationbusFlixBus N2472
    19h 42m
    $110–214

  4. Drive 652.7 mi

    1. Drive from Clearwater to Research Trianglecar652.7 mi
    12h 12m
    $120–173

  5. Line 18 bus, bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Myrtle Ave S + Pierce St to Grand Central Station - Kbus
    2. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203bus
    3. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeSRQ - RDU
    7h 22m
    $132–463

Clearwater to Research Triangle by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration19h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Clearwater, FL, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Cary once daily. Tickets cost $65–220 and the journey takes 15h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - C to RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - B, Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station, and Blount St at GoRaleigh Station in around 19h 42m.

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