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

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington DC to Research Triangle by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DCA - RDU
    2h 36m
    $78–554

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    7h 47m
    $32–85

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Carytrain train Floridian / ...
    7h 50m
    $116–230

  4. Drive 263.9 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Research Trianglecar car 263.9 mi
    4h 39m
    $49–70

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane IAD - RDU
    3h 11m
    $322–708

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BWI - RDU
    3h 21m
    $54–913

  7. Train via Durham Amtrak Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    9h 33m
    $97–208

  8. Bus via Springfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durhambus bus Greyhound US0670
    10h 1m
    $42–89

Washington DC to Research Triangle by foot and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Durham 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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