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How to get fromSeattle to Research Triangleby plane, bus, train, car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Research Triangle by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeSEA - RDU
    6h 46m
    $173–703

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
    2d 22h
    $483–1,247

  3. Drive 2,793.3 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Research Trianglecar2,793.3 mi
    45h 37m
    $510–737

  4. Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Bellingham Airportbus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeBLI - RDU
    10h 50m
    $220–836

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain
    2d 23h
    $429–1,948

Seattle to Research Triangle by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$483Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Research Triangle via Chicago Union Station and Cary in around 2d 23h.

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