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How to get fromResearch Triangle to Phoenix Airport (PHX)by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Research Triangle to Phoenix Airport (PHX) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Phoenix (PHX)planeRDU - PHX
    4h 55m
    $210–800

  2. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Phoenix (PHX)planeFAY - PHX
    11h 1m
    $201–919

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station 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 5h
    $227–654

  4. Train, bus

    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 15h
    $275–697

  5. Drive 2,133.6 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Phoenix Airport (PHX)car2,133.6 mi
    35h 19m
    $390–563

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Phoenix (PHX)planeGSO - PHX
    13h 35m
    $248–1,122

  7. Train, bus via New Orleans (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Maricopatrain
    4. Take the bus from Maricopa to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
    2d 17h

  8. Train, bus #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Maricopatrain
    3. Take the bus from Maricopa to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
    3d 16h

Research Triangle to Phoenix Airport (PHX) by bus and tram

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$227Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Phoenix Airport (PHX), USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines 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 Terminal 4 Station via GoRaleigh Station, Wilmington St at Morgan St, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), and 24th St Station in around 2d 5h.

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