There are 3 ways to get from Research Triangle to Figure Eight Island by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public TransitGreyhound US0656S
3h 34m$80–107Drive 138.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Research Triangle to Murraysville138.5 mi
2h 28m$26–37Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)RDU - ILM
3h 17m$143–372
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Figure Eight Island is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Figure Eight Island is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between Research Triangle and Figure Eight Island is 170 miles. The road distance is 139.3 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Figure Eight Island without a car is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $80 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Research Triangle to Figure Eight Island, including transfers.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Figure Eight Island is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $80 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $380 and takes 3h 17m.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Figure Eight Island is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Research Triangle to Figure Eight Island.
There are 574+ hotels available in Figure Eight Island.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Figure Eight Island, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit twice daily. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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