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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Research Triangleby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Research Triangle by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeGRR - RDU
    4h 22m
    $114–654

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durhambus
    22h 48m
    $106–226

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Carytrain
    28h 10m

  4. Drive 753.1 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Research Trianglecar753.1 mi
    14h 1m
    $138–199

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeORD - RDU
    8h 5m
    $131–454

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeMDW - RDU
    7h 54m
    $116–524

Grand Rapids to Research Triangle by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?

Avelo Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Detroit Bus Station, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Durham, Durham Station Gate J, and Regional Transit Center in around 22h 48m.

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