There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Research Triangle by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)ORF - RDU
3h 20m$235–419Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus StationGreyhound US0654s
8h 16m$29–57Train via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union StationFloridian / ...
7h 7m$42–285Drive 171.1 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Research Triangle171.1 mi
3h 52m$32–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak StationCarolinian
8h 5m$37–320
Norfolk to Research Triangle by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Research Triangle is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $230 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Research Triangle. However, there are services departing from Princess Anne & Chapel and arriving at RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Norfolk, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and Blount St at GoRaleigh Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Norfolk and Research Triangle is 168 miles. The road distance is 172.1 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Research Triangle without a car is to train via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station which takes 7h 7m and costs $40 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Norfolk to Research Triangle, including transfers.
Norfolk to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $230 - $420. Alternatively, you can train via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, which costs $40 - $290 and takes 7h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $29 - $60 and takes 8h 16m.
Norfolk to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Research Triangle is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Norfolk to Research Triangle.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Raleigh Union Station, and Blount St at GoRaleigh Station in around 7h 7m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–230
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $27–50
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $25–95
- Business - advance purchase
- $30–170
- Business Class
- $55–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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