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How to get fromBethesda to Research Triangle Parkby subway, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Bethesda to Research Triangle Park by subway, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DCA - RDU
    3. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    4h 15m
    $561–1,212

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    8h 13m
    $45–85

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    9h 33m
    $105–225

  4. Drive 268.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bethesda to Research Triangle Parkcar car 268.1 mi
    4h 41m
    $49–71

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, 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
    4h 50m
    $370–1,411

  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
    4h 52m
    $190–948

  7. Bus via Springfield Bus Stop

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durhambus bus Greyhound US0670
    10h 7m
    $72–103

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Research Triangle Park, NC, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Durham every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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