There are 6 ways to get from Hickory to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) by bus, plane, car, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Hickory Airport to Charlotte Airportbus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CLT - RDU
3h 2m$113–480Drive 161.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hickory to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU)car 161.8 mi
2h 52m$30–43Drive, train (Amtrak)
- Drive from Hickory to Kannapoliscar
- Take the train from Kannapolis to Carytrain Piedmont / ...
5h 20m$56–110Bus
- Take the bus from Hickory Airport to Charlotte Airportbus Hickory / ...
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
6h 53m$92–137Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Hickory to Raleigh/Durham-RDU161.8 mi
2h 52mBus, train
- Take the bus from Hickory Airport to Charlotte Airportbus Hickory / ...
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
7h 16m$116–187
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hickory to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Hickory to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Hickory to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU). However, there are services departing from Hickory Airport and arriving at RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Charlotte Douglas Airport, Transit Center- Bay E, Charlotte Bus Station, Durham Station and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Hickory and Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is 188 miles. The road distance is 162.7 miles.
The best way to get from Hickory to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Hickory to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), including transfers.
Hickory to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) bus services, operated by Hickory Hop, depart from Hickory Airport station.
Hickory to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) bus services, operated by Hickory Hop, arrive at Charlotte Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hickory to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Hickory to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU).
There are 403+ hotels available in Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU).
What companies run services between Hickory, Catawba County, NC, USA and Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), USA?
You can take a vehicle from Hickory to RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Hickory Airport, Charlotte Airport, Charlotte Douglas Airport, Transit Center- Bay V, Transit Center- Bay E, 4th St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, Durham, Durham Station, and Regional Transit Center in around 6h 53m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kannapolis to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 828-327-2340
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hickory Hop
Bus from Hickory Airport to Charlotte Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- Hickory Hop
Bus from Hickory Airport to Charlotte Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- Hickory Hop
Bus from Hickory Airport to Charlotte Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- Hickory Hop
- 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
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Hickory to Raleigh/Durham-RDU
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hickory and Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.