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

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There are 6 ways to get from Research Triangle to Rice University by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)planeRDU - HOU
    4h 9m
    $147–485

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus StationbusFlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus StationbusGreyhound US0602
    27h 13m
    $122–239

  3. Bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta DowntownbusFlixBus N2470
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone RdbusAtlanta
    23h 43m
    $185–252

  4. Train (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 Houstontrain
    35h 14m
    $264–2,062

  5. Drive 1,174 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Rice Universitycar1,174 mi
    20h 2m
    $215–310

  6. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)planeRDU - IAH
    4h 43m
    $130–320

Research Triangle to Rice University by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration27h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Rice University, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Rice University via Regional Transit Center, Durham Station Gate J, Durham, Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Doraville Station, Atlanta, Houston - Telephone Rd, S Wayside Dr @ Telephone Rd, and Mem Hrm Hosp/Houston Zoo Stn NB in around 23h 43m.

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