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

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There are 7 ways to get from Houston to Research Triangle by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeHOU - RDU
    4h 20m
    $143–493

  2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeIAH - RDU
    4h 29m
    $111–321

  3. Bus via Camden

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta, GA to Camdenbus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Raleigh, NCbus
    26h 33m
    $280–388

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
    34h 22m
    $220–328

  5. Drive 1,169 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Research Trianglecar1,169 mi
    20h 1m
    $214–309

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus StationbusGreyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus StationbusGreyhound US0670 / ...
    27h 45m
    $123–276

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta, GA to Camdenbus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Raleigh, NCbus
    28h 33m
    $220–371

Houston to Research Triangle by tram, bus, and foot

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration27h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franklin St @ Milam St to Research Triangle via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Doraville Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta, GA, Camden, and Raleigh, NC in around 26h 33m.

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