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How to get fromResearch Triangle to Seattleby plane, bus, train, car or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeRDU - SEA
    7h 41m
    $193–824

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh, NC - Buck Jones Rd to Washington, DCbus
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Spokanetrain
    4. Take the bus from Spokane Airport Bus Stop to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus
    2d 22h

  3. Drive 2,792.4 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Seattlecar2,792.4 mi
    45h 35m
    $510–737

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain
    3d 1h
    $425–946

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Research Triangle to Seattle via Cary and Chicago Union Station in around 3d 1h.

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