There are 3 ways to get from Research Triangle to New Bern by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Cary to WilsonCarolinian
- Take the bus from Wilson to New Bern Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 50mDrive 125.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Research Triangle to New Bern125.9 mi
2h 32m$23–34Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus StopGreyhound US0652s / ...
- Take the bus from Wilson to New Bern Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 52m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to New Bern is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to New Bern is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Research Triangle to New Bern. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 and arriving at New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop via GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Wilson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Research Triangle and New Bern is 153 miles. The road distance is 126.6 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to New Bern without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Research Triangle to New Bern, including transfers.
Research Triangle to New Bern bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Research Triangle to New Bern bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilson Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to New Bern is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Research Triangle to New Bern.
There are 46+ hotels available in New Bern.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and New Bern, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Wilson Bus Stop, and Wilson in around 5h 52m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $16–27
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $8–60
- Business - advance purchase
- $11–85
- Business Class
- $18–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Wilson to New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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