There are 4 ways to get from Pittsburgh to Research Triangle by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)PIT - RDU
3h 22mDrive 420.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pittsburgh to Research Triangle420.6 mi
9h 24m$77–111Bus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0164 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to DurhamFlixBus N2471 / ...
12h 33m$79–209Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to CaryFloridian
14h 59m$88–226
Pittsburgh to Research Triangle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pittsburgh to Research Triangle is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Pittsburgh to Research Triangle is to drive which takes 9h 24m and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Pittsburgh station to Research Triangle. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and arriving at RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Washington Union Station, Durham Station Gate J and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
The distance between Pittsburgh and Research Triangle is 356 miles. The road distance is 423.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Research Triangle without a car is to bus which takes 12h 33m and costs $75 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Pittsburgh to Research Triangle, including transfers.
Pittsburgh to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Research Triangle is to bus which takes 12h 33m and costs $75 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $230 and takes 14h 59m.
Pittsburgh to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pittsburgh to Research Triangle is 423 miles. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Pittsburgh to Research Triangle.
What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Washington Union Station, Durham, Durham Station Gate J, and Regional Transit Center in around 12h 33m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cary once daily. Tickets cost $55–200 and the journey takes 14h 41m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $55–150
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $75–200
- Business - advance purchase
- $100–440
- Business Class
- $170–450
- Phone
- +1 412-442-2000
- Website
- rideprt.org
Bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.rideprt.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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