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How to get fromIrvine to Research Triangleby plane, bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Research Triangle by plane, bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeSNA - RDU
    6h 30m
    $200–460

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeLAX - RDU
    7h 15m
    $158–471

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Statesvillebus
    5. Take the taxi from Statesville to Lexingtontaxi
    6. Take the bus from Lexington to Sanfordbus
    7. Take the taxi from Sanford to Research Triangletaxi
    2d 21h
    $474–812

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain
    2d 21h
    $369–842

  5. Drive 2,495.6 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Research Trianglecar2,495.6 mi
    40h 47m
    $456–658

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Research Triangle via Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Cary in around 2d 21h.

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