There are 5 ways to get from Matthews to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Line 27 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from John St & Ames Rd to Transit Center- 4th & Brevardbus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CLT - RDU
3h 17m$55–406Drive 139 mi
cheapest- Drive from Matthews to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU)car 139 mi
3h 8m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
5h 39m$28–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
6h 2m$52–107Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Matthews to Raleigh/Durham-RDU139 mi
3h 8m
Matthews to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matthews to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Matthews to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Matthews to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU). However, there are services departing from John St & Ames Rd and arriving at RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Transit Center- Bay E, Charlotte Bus Station, Durham Station and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Matthews station to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Matthews and Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is 149 miles. The road distance is 139.8 miles.
The best way to get from Matthews to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs $28 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Matthews to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), including transfers.
Matthews to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Matthews to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Matthews to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs $28 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Matthews, NC, USA and Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), USA?
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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–95 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
- $50–400
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
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from John St & Ames Rd to Transit Center- 4th & Brevard
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
- 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 Matthews to Raleigh/Durham-RDU
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Matthews to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Durham station.
Matthews to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matthews to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Matthews to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU).
There are 403+ hotels available in Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Matthews and Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











