There are 8 ways to get from Washington DC to Research Triangle by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane DCA - RDU
2h 38m$78–554Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
8h 27m$43–88Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Carytrain Floridian / ...
7h 50m$126–240Drive 264.8 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Research Trianglecar 264.8 mi
4h 37m$49–70Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane IAD - RDU
3h 11m$322–1,408Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane BWI - RDU
3h 19m$254–1,202Train via Durham Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
9h 33m$108–221Bus via Springfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
10h 1m$48–87
Washington DC to Research Triangle by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Research Triangle is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $75 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Research Triangle. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+F St NW and arriving at RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Washington Union Station, Pettigrew St at Parking Deck and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Research Triangle. However, there are services departing from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Cary via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Washington DC and Research Triangle is 235 miles. The road distance is 266.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Research Triangle without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs $120 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Washington DC to Research Triangle, including transfers.
Washington DC to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Research Triangle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $75 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 7h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Cary twice daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Durham station.
Washington DC to Research Triangle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Research Triangle is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Washington DC to Research Triangle.
There are 455+ hotels available in Research Triangle.