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How to get fromResearch Triangle to Phoenixby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Research Triangle to Phoenix by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Phoenix (PHX)planeRDU - PHX
    5h 2m
    $204–676

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
    2d 4h
    $235–652

  3. Train, bus via Flagstaff

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
    2d 13h
    $305–786

  4. Drive 2,137 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Phoenixcar2,137 mi
    35h 23m
    $390–564

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenixbus
    3d 18h
    $305–1,767

Research Triangle to Phoenix by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Phoenix (PHX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Phoenix Bus Station via Regional Transit Center, Durham Station Gate J, Durham, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 4h.

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