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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lexington to Research Triangle by car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train

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  1. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeSDF - RDU
    2h 57m
    $154–421

  2. Drive 438 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lexington to Research Trianglecar438 mi
    8h 50m
    $80–116

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus StationbusGreyhound US0110
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to DurhambusFlixBus N2471 / ...
    19h 42m
    $96–314

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
    4. Take the train from Toledo to Carytrain
    28h 57m
    $193–445

  5. Fly from Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeLEX - RDU
    6h 44m
    $97–602

Lexington to Research Triangle by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Tates Creek @ Dove Run to RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Transit Center, Walmart @ Northpark, Lexington Bus Stop, Atlanta Bus Station, Durham, Durham Station Gate J, and Regional Transit Center in around 19h 42m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly.

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