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How to get fromShanghai to Research Triangleby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Shanghai to Research Triangle by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PVG - RDU
    21h 13m
    $428–1,109

  2. Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SHA - RDU
    21h 31m
    $421–1,201

  3. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane PVG - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    26h 12m
    $758–2,490

  4. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane PVG - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    26h 32m
    $611–1,521

  5. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane PVG - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 8m
    $487–1,264

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration20h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$423Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,640.3 mi
  • Duration: 21h 13m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Research Triangle, NC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours.

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