There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Hickory by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or rideshare
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RDU - CLT
- Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airportbus
2h 54m$115–507Drive 161.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Hickorycar 161.6 mi
2h 52m$30–43Train, drive (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Kannapolistrain Piedmont / ...
- Drive from Kannapolis to Hickorycar
5h 24m$50–100Bus
- Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airportbus Hickory / ...
7h 26m$88–126Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Raleigh/Durham-RDU to Hickory161.6 mi
2h 52m
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Hickory is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Hickory is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Hickory. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 and arriving at Hickory Airport via Regional Transit Center, Durham, Trade St & Graham St, Transit Center- Bay V and Charlotte Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) and Hickory is 188 miles. The road distance is 162.5 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Hickory without a car is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Hickory, including transfers.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Hickory bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Durham station.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Hickory bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Hickory is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Hickory.
There are 49+ hotels available in Hickory.
What companies run services between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), USA and Hickory, Catawba County, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Hickory via Regional Transit Center, Durham Station, Durham, Charlotte Bus Station, Trade St & Graham St, Transit Center- Bay A, Transit Center- Bay V, Charlotte Douglas Airport, Charlotte Airport, and Hickory Airport in around 7h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Kannapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 828-327-2340
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hickory Hop
Bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Hickory Hop
Bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Hickory Hop
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Raleigh/Durham-RDU to Hickory
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) and Hickory. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.