There are 4 ways to get from Charlotte to Research Triangle Park by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
3h 57m$51–99Drive 133.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte to Research Triangle Parkcar 133.9 mi
2h 56m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
3h 58m$26–47Fly, bus
- 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
3h 49m$58–388
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Research Triangle Park is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Research Triangle Park is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Research Triangle Park. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Miami Blvd at Patriot Dr via Durham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte 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 3h 57m.
The distance between Charlotte and Research Triangle Park is 159 miles. The road distance is 134.7 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Research Triangle Park without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Charlotte to Research Triangle Park, including transfers.
Charlotte to Research Triangle Park bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Research Triangle Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Research Triangle Park is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Research Triangle Park, NC, USA?
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. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
- https://gotriangle.org/
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte to Research Triangle Park bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Durham station.
Charlotte to Research Triangle Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Research Triangle Park is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Charlotte to Research Triangle Park.
There are 436+ hotels available in Research Triangle Park.