There are 4 ways to get from Research Triangle to Pittsburgh by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)RDU - PIT
2h 47m$120–410Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationGreyhound US0430 / ...
12h 37m$72–149Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Pittsburgh Amtrak StationFloridian
15h 42m$105–786Drive 419.4 mi
- Drive from Research Triangle to Pittsburgh419.4 mi
9h 30m$77–111
Research Triangle to Pittsburgh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Pittsburgh is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $120 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Research Triangle to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Wilmington St at Morgan St, Raleigh Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
The distance between Research Triangle and Pittsburgh is 356 miles. The road distance is 421.9 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Pittsburgh without a car is to bus which takes 12h 37m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Research Triangle to Pittsburgh, including transfers.
Research Triangle to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $120 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 12h 37m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $800 and takes 15h 42m.
Research Triangle to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Pittsburgh is 422 miles. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Research Triangle to Pittsburgh.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via GoRaleigh Station, Wilmington St at Morgan St, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 12h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–750
- 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 Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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