There are 6 ways to get from Research Triangle to Suffolk by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Norfolk International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)RDU - ORF
- Take the taxi from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Suffolk
3h 43m$299–502Drive 151.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Research Triangle to Suffolk151.7 mi
3h 25m$28–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Petersburg Amtrak StationCarolinian / ...
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to NorfolkNortheast Regional
6h 49m$123–431Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to NorfolkGreyhound US0654s
6h 59m$99–129Fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)RDU - PHF
- Take the taxi from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Suffolk
4h 29m$151–465Train via GoRaleigh Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak StationFloridian / ...
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to NorfolkNortheast Regional
7h 49m$92–394
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Suffolk is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Suffolk is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $27 - $40.
The distance between Research Triangle and Suffolk is 188 miles. The road distance is 152.6 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Suffolk without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs $120 - $440.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Research Triangle to Suffolk, including transfers.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Suffolk is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs $120 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $130 and takes 6h 59m.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Suffolk is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Research Triangle to Suffolk.
There are 14+ hotels available in Suffolk.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Suffolk, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Research Triangle to Suffolk via Cary, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Norfolk in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolk once daily. Tickets cost $27–40 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Reagan Washington, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $25–45
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $22–90
- Business - advance purchase
- $30–160
- Business Class
- $50–230
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $24–45
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $21–85
- Business - advance purchase
- $28–150
- Business Class
- $45–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–230
- Business Class
- $55–260
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 Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $75–120
Ebenezer Taxi
- Phone
- +1 757-324-8177
Express Cab
- Phone
- +1 336-722-1200
- Website
- expresscabws.com
Colonial Capital Cabs
- Phone
- +1 757-345-2224
- Website
- colonialcapitalcabs.com
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