What is the cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Research Triangle?

The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Research Triangle is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Research Triangle?

The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $160 - $200.

Is there a direct bus between Indianapolis and Research Triangle?

No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Research Triangle. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Atlanta Bus Station, Durham Station and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Indianapolis and Research Triangle?

No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Research Triangle. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Cary via Charlottesville and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 38m.

How far is it from Indianapolis to Research Triangle?

The distance between Indianapolis and Research Triangle is 505 miles. The road distance is 605.4 miles.

How do I travel from Indianapolis to Research Triangle without a car?

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Research Triangle without a car is to bus via Atlanta which takes 20h 57m and costs $150 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Indianapolis to Research Triangle?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Indianapolis to Research Triangle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Indianapolis to Research Triangle bus from?

Indianapolis to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.

Where do I catch the Indianapolis to Research Triangle train from?

Indianapolis to Research Triangle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.

Train, bus or fly from Indianapolis to Research Triangle?

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $160 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Atlanta, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 20h 57m, you could also train, which costs $490 - $800 and takes 22h 38m.

Where does the Indianapolis to Research Triangle bus arrive?

Indianapolis to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

Where does the Indianapolis to Research Triangle train arrive?

Indianapolis to Research Triangle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.

Can I drive from Indianapolis to Research Triangle?

Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Research Triangle is 605 miles. It takes approximately 10h 45m to drive from Indianapolis to Research Triangle.

Where can I stay near Research Triangle?

There are 470+ hotels available in Research Triangle.

Indianapolis to Research Triangle - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane IND - RDU
3h 27m
$162–192
Drive 601.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Indianapolis to Research Trianglecar 601.8 mi
10h 45m
$103–149
Bus via Atlanta
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
20h 57m
$155–249
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain
2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensborotrain
3. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
22h 38m
$499–764
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus
2. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durhambus
21h 57m
$150–236
Train via Arlington (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Alexandriatrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
26h 19m
$556–856
Train via Arlington #2 (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Alexandriatrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
27h 6m
$567–889

Indianapolis to Research Triangle by bus

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Distance: 502.1 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Atlanta Bus Station, Durham, Durham Station, and Regional Transit Center in around 20h 57m.

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