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How to get fromResearch Triangle to Atlantaby plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)planeRDU - ATL
    1h 46m
    $95–340
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Health Sciences Library on S Columbia to Greensboro Depotbus4
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus StationbusFlixBus N2471 / ...
    11h 27m
    $43–75
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak StationtrainPiedmont / ...
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta DowntownbusFlixBus N2470
    8h 57m
    $91–119
  4. Drive 379.8 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Atlantacar379.8 mi
    7h 7m
    $70–101
  5. Bus via Charlotte

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus StationbusGreyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta DowntownbusFlixBus N2470
    9h 37m
    $59–129

Research Triangle to Atlanta by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?

Frontier Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Atlanta Downtown via GoRaleigh Station, Wilmington St at Morgan St, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Charlotte Bus Station in around 9h 37m.

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