The average bus between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) and Beacon takes 19h 12m and the fastest bus takes 16h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Beacon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 7:25 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Beacon at 8:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Blount St at GoRaleigh Station and take an average of 19h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Beacon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) station and arriving at Beacon station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 12m.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Beacon bus services, operated by Go Triangle, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Beacon bus services, operated by Go Triangle, arrive at Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center station.
The distance between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) and Beacon is 752.4 km. The road distance is 1,039 km.
You can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Beekman St & High St via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 14h 58m.