There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, 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
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ATL - RDU
2h 42m$182–502Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Durhambus FlixBus N2470
8h 17m$62–99Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
10h 34m$128–267Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham-RDU375.3 mi
7h 10mDrive 375.3 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU)car 375.3 mi
7h 10m$69–99Bus via Winston-Salem (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
10h 32m$64–120
Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is to bus which costs $60 - $100 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $180 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU). However, there are services departing from Atlanta Downtown and arriving at RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Durham Station and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) station. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
The distance between Atlanta and Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is 367 miles. The road distance is 377.5 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 17m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), including transfers.
Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Atlanta Downtown station.
Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $180 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 8h 17m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 10h 34m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), USA?
Frontier Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Atlanta Downtown to Durham 4 times a week. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Downtown to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham-RDU
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Durham station.
Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is 378 miles. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU).
There are 403+ hotels available in Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Atlanta and Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.