There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) by plane, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane MSP - RDU
2h 31m$150–550Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane MSP - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 22m$220–892Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain Floridian
35h 53m$488–978Drive 1,171.3 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU)car 1,171.3 mi
21h$214–309
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is to fly which costs $150 - $550 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $150 - $550.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU). However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Cary via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 53m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is 984 miles. The road distance is 1178.2 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) without a car is to train which takes 35h 53m and costs $480 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), including transfers and time at the airport.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $480 - $1,000 and takes 35h 53m.
The quickest flight from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 31m.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is 1h ahead of Minneapolis Airport (MSP). It is currently 2:44 AM in Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and 3:44 AM in Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU).
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Union Depot & Wacouta Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Cary, Cary Depot, and Regional Transit Center in around 35h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is 1178 miles. It takes approximately 21h to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU).
Sun Country Airlines, Delta and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport Airport.
There are 459+ hotels available in Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU).





