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How to get fromResearch Triangle to Albuquerqueby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeRDU - ABQ
    6h 57m
    $213–930

  2. Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)planeRDU - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle
    7h 57m
    $210–670

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
    43h 11m
    $225–572

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union StationtrainFloridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation CentertrainSouthwest Chief
    2d 4h
    $255–636

  5. Drive 1,723.5 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Albuquerquecar1,723.5 mi
    28h 20m
    $315–455

Research Triangle to Albuquerque by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration43h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Albuquerque Bus Station via Regional Transit Center, Durham Station Gate J, Durham, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 43h 11m.

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