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

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There are 8 ways to get from Research Triangle to Chattanooga by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)planeRDU - CHA
    3h 40m
    $93–481

  2. Drive 432.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Chattanoogacar432.1 mi
    8h 16m
    $79–114

  3. Train, bus via Charlotte

    1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtownbus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
    12h 35m
    $157–204

  4. Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)planeRDU - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
    4h 39m
    $161–400

  5. Bus via Charlotte

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtownbus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
    13h 14m
    $126–218

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus StationbusGreyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation ChattanoogabusGroome Transportation
    13h 24m
    $112–193

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
    14h 45m
    $117–165

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh to Marathon Gas - Oconee Loop - Athensbus
    2. Take the bus from Marathon Gas - Oconee Loop to Atlanta Airportbus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
    18h 2m
    $204–265

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) flights

Calendar143Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Chattanooga, TN, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Chattanooga via GoRaleigh Station, Wilmington St at Morgan St, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Airport Station, Atlanta Airport, and Groome Transportation Chattanooga in around 13h 14m.

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