There are 3 ways to get from Research Triangle to Pasco by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)RDU - PSC
7h 22m$300–1,300Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union StationFloridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pasco Amtrak StationEmpire Builder
2d 20h$295–896Drive 2,648.8 mi
- Drive from Research Triangle to Pasco2,648.8 mi
43h 15m$484–699
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Pasco is to drive which costs $480 - $700 and takes 43h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Pasco is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $300 - $1,300.
The distance between Research Triangle and Pasco is 2205 miles. The road distance is 2664.3 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Pasco without a car is to train which takes 2 days 20h and costs $290 - $900.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC), including transfers and time at the airport.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Pasco is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $300 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $900 and takes 2 days 20h.
There is no direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport Airport to Tri-Cities Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 7h 44m and has one stopover.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Pasco is 2664 miles. It takes approximately 43h 15m to drive from Research Triangle to Pasco.
American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. offer flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport Airport to Tri-Cities Airport Airport.
There are 49+ hotels available in Pasco.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Pasco, WA, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Research Triangle to Pasco Amtrak Station via Cary and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 20h.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $95–260
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $130–310
- Business - advance purchase
- $190–750
- Business Class
- $280–700
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pasco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $170–490
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $260–550
- Business - advance purchase
- $350–1,400
- Business Class
- $470–1,200
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