There are 8 ways to get from Ashburn to Research Triangle by plane, subway, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane IAD - RDU
2h 40m$363–1,414Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Loudoun Gateway station to N Capitol St & Mass Avebus 481 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
9h 52m$48–111Subway, train
- Take the subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the train from Alexandria to Carytrain Floridian / ...
8h 48m$128–250Drive 274.8 mi
- Drive from Ashburn to Research Trianglecar 274.8 mi
5h 2m$51–73Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane DCA - RDU
3h 36m$555–1,217Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane BWI - RDU
4h 45m$185–412Subway, train via Durham Amtrak Station
- Take the subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
10h 30m$108–241Bus via Springfield
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
10h 52m$48–105
Ashburn to Research Triangle by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ashburn to Research Triangle is to bus which costs $45 - $120 and takes 9h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Ashburn to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $360 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashburn to Research Triangle. However, there are services departing from Ashburn Village Boulevard at Tavern Drive and arriving at RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Loudoun Gateway station, Washington Union Station, Durham Station and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Ashburn to Research Triangle. However, there are services departing from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Cary via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Ashburn and Research Triangle is 237 miles. The road distance is 276.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ashburn to Research Triangle without a car is to subway and train which takes 8h 48m and costs $120 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Ashburn to Research Triangle, including transfers.
Ashburn to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, depart from Loudoun Gateway station.
Ashburn to Research Triangle train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform station.
The best way to get from Ashburn to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $360 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 9h 52m.
What companies run services between Ashburn, VA, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ashburn Village Boulevard at Tavern Drive to RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Ashburn Metro Station - North Bus Bay, Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform, Loudoun Gateway, Silver Line Center Platform, Loudoun Gateway station, N Capitol St & Mass Ave, Washington Union Station, Durham, Durham Station, and Regional Transit Center in around 9h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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 Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- loudoun.gov
Bus from Loudoun Gateway station to N Capitol St & Mass Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- loudoun.gov
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- 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
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Ashburn to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, arrive at N Capitol St & Mass Ave station.
Ashburn to Research Triangle train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashburn to Research Triangle is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Ashburn to Research Triangle.
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