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

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There are 5 ways to get from Clearwater to Research Triangle by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), 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
    16h 21m
    $157–330

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Clearwater - 49Th St N + Lake Blvd to Daytona International SpeedwaybusTampa to Daytona
    2. Take the bus from Daytona Beach to Raleigh Bus StationbusFlixBus N2472
    18h 53m
    $136–192

  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

Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Clearwater - 49Th St N + Lake Blvd, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station, Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, and Regional Transit Center in around 18h 53m.

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