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How to get fromRaleigh to Cook Islandsby plane, car, train or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Cook Islands by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeRDU - RAR
    25h 23m
    $652–2,514

  2. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeFAY - RAR
    26h 30m
    $632–2,528

  3. Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeOAJ - RAR
    24h 35m
    $671–2,439

  4. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeGSO - RAR
    26h 43m
    $974–3,536

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeCLT - RAR
    27h 27m
    $637–2,251

  6. Bus to Greenville, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctrbus
    2. Fly from Greenville (PGV) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planePGV - RAR
    34h 41m
    $677–2,447

  7. Train to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandriatrain
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeIAD - RAR
    27h 43m
    $707–2,573

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration26h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$686Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Cook Islands?

Delta, Air France, and six other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 6 times a week.

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