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How to get fromResearch Triangle to Jekyll Islandby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Research Triangle to Jekyll Island by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)planeRDU - BQK
    4h 29m
    $118–445

  2. Drive 406.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Jekyll Islandcar406.8 mi
    7h 23m
    $75–108

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to BrunswickbusFlixBus N2472
    9h 25m
    $97–164

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cary to SavannahtrainFloridian
    2. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to BrunswickbusFlixBus N2472
    10h 2m
    $145–225

  5. Fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Jacksonville (JAX)planeRDU - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus
    5h 34m
    $266–602

  6. Fly to Savannah, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Savannah (SAV)planeRDU - SAV
    2. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Brunswickbus
    7h 44m
    $229–429

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Jekyll Island, GA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Brunswick 5 times a week. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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