There are 6 ways to get from Research Triangle to Atlanta Airport (ATL) by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)RDU - ATL
1h 30m$90–310Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta DowntownFlixBus N2470
9h 17m$53–100Drive 389.6 mi
- Drive from Research Triangle to Atlanta Airport (ATL)389.6 mi
7h 23m$72–103Train, bus
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak StationPiedmont / ...
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta DowntownFlixBus N2470
9h 32m$99–170Bus via Atlanta Bus Station
- Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus StationFlixBus N2471 / ...
9h 57m$53–125Bus via Athens
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Athens Transit CenterGreyhound US0642
- Take the bus from Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens to Atlanta AirportGroome Transportation
13h 50m$92–174
Research Triangle to Atlanta Airport (ATL) by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Atlanta Airport (ATL) is to bus which costs $50 - $100 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Atlanta Airport (ATL) is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $90 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Research Triangle to Atlanta Airport (ATL). However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 and arriving at Atlanta Airport via Regional Transit Center, GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.
The distance between Research Triangle and Atlanta Airport (ATL) is 358 miles. The road distance is 391.9 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Atlanta Airport (ATL) without a car is to bus which takes 9h 17m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), including transfers and time at the airport.
Research Triangle to Atlanta Airport (ATL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Atlanta Airport (ATL) is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $90 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 9h 17m.
The quickest flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.
Research Triangle to Atlanta Airport (ATL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Athens Transit Center station.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Atlanta Airport (ATL), USA?
Delta, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtown 6 times a week. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–33
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Athens Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com
- Schedules at
- https://groometransportation.com/athens/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Atlanta Airport (ATL) is 392 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Research Triangle to Atlanta Airport (ATL).
Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Delta offer flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Airport.
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