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

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There are 4 ways to get from Research Triangle to Pittsburgh by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane RDU - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Plbus bus
    3h 1m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430 / ...
    12h 43m
    $61–164

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    15h 42m
    $190–396

  4. Drive 419.4 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Pittsburghcar car 419.4 mi
    9h 34m
    $77–111

Research Triangle to Pittsburgh by bus

Calendar32Weekly Buses
Duration12h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 12h 43m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $160–360 and the journey takes 15h 24m.

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