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How to get fromPortland to Research Triangleby plane, train (Amtrak), car or train

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

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  1. Fly from Portland International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planePDX - RDU
    8h
    $223–953

  2. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeSEA - RDU
    9h 44m
    $199–765

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain
    2d 23h
    $429–1,379

  4. Drive 2,793.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Research Trianglecar2,793.6 mi
    46h 3m
    $510–737

  5. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeEUG - RDU
    10h 18m
    $319–1,278

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Research Triangle via Chicago Union Station and Cary in around 2d 23h.

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