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How to get fromTampa to Research Triangleby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus or train

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

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  1. Fly from Tampa

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane TPA - RDU
    3h 23m
    $132–262
  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2421 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472
    15h 42m
    $96–221
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Carytrain train Floridian
    15h 48m
    $141–281
  4. Drive 645.9 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Research Trianglecar car 645.9 mi
    11h 35m
    $118–171
  5. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SRQ - RDU
    5h 28m
    $136–626
  6. Train to Orlando, fly

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MCO - RDU
    5h 33m
    $106–345

Tampa to Research Triangle by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration15h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?

Breeze Airways, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Orlando Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station, Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, and Regional Transit Center in around 15h 42m.

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