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

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

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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. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus StationbusGreyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to DurhambusFlixBus N2471 / ...
    27h 14m
    $121–294

  3. Bus via Newnan

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Newnan Park and Ridebus
    2. Take the bus from Newnan Park and Ride to Ted Turner Dr at West Peachtree Plbus453
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Durhambus
    25h 40m
    $179–254

  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 Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
    35h 1m
    $141–385

  5. Drive 1,169 mi

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

  6. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeIAH - RDU
    4h 29m
    $123–324

Houston to Research Triangle by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration35h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Newnan Park and Ride, Ted Turner Dr at West Peachtree Pl, Atlanta Downtown, Durham, Durham Station Gate J, and Regional Transit Center in around 25h 40m.

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