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 44m$95–126Drive 143.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Research Triangle to Figure Eight Island143.1 mi
2h 31m$27–38Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)RDU - ILM
3h 40m$176–357
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 $26 - $40 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Figure Eight Island is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $26 - $40.
The distance between Research Triangle and Figure Eight Island is 175 miles. The road distance is 143.9 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Figure Eight Island without a car is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $95 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 44m 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 44m and costs $95 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $360 and takes 3h 40m.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Figure Eight Island is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Research Triangle to Figure Eight Island.
There are 555+ 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 $27–45 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) hourly.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
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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
- $27–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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