There are 5 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$42–88Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
3h 57m$24–44Drive 133.9 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Research Triangle Parkcar 133.9 mi
2h 56m$25–36Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, 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 50m$53–378Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane CLT - OAJ
- Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Research Triangle Parkcar
4h 51m$68–367
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 bus which costs $24 - $45 and takes 3h 57m.
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 57m.
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 $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Charlotte to Research Triangle Park, including transfers.
Charlotte to Research Triangle Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, 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 $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 3h 57m.
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 $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham 3 times a day. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
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
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte to Research Triangle Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, 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.
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