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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 8 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 Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 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 16m
    $560–1,212

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    8h 49m
    $45–80

  3. Train via Harrington St at Martin St (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    8h 52m
    $168–268

  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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center 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 55m
    $70–431

  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
    $190–818

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    9h 4m
    $192–304

  8. Bus via Springfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durhambus bus Greyhound US0670
    10h 17m
    $51–81

Bethesda to Research Triangle Park by subway, train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Durham 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $160–260 and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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