There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Research Triangle Park by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Fly, bus, line 700 bus
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CLT - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Miami Blvd at Cornwallis Rdbus
2h 22m$59–390Drive 140.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Research Triangle Parkcar 140.2 mi
3h 2m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
5h 28m$27–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
5h 51m$51–108Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Research Triangle Park140.2 mi
3h 2m
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Research Triangle Park is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Research Triangle Park is to fly and bus and line 700 bus which takes 2h 22m and costs $55 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Research Triangle Park. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Douglas Airport and arriving at Miami Blvd at Patriot Dr via Transit Center- Bay E, Charlotte Bus Station and Durham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte Airport (CLT) station to Research Triangle Park station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Research Triangle Park is 138 miles. The road distance is 141 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Research Triangle Park without a car is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs $27 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Research Triangle Park, including transfers.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Research Triangle Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Research Triangle Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Research Triangle Park is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA and Research Triangle Park, NC, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
Bus from Regional Transit Center to Miami Blvd at Cornwallis Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Research Triangle Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Research Triangle Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Durham station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Research Triangle Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Research Triangle Park is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Research Triangle Park.
There are 398+ hotels available in Research Triangle Park.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Research Triangle Park. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.