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How to get fromRaleigh to Alexandriaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Alexandria by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane RDU - AEX
    6h 20m
    $108–486

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus bus
    23h 46m
    $177–337

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus bus
    31h 29m
    $353–754

  4. Drive 932 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Alexandriacar car 932 mi
    17h 15m
    $171–246

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane GSO - AEX
    7h 14m
    $177–656

  6. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane FAY - AEX
    9h 42m
    $117–463

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) flights

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Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 871.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Alexandria, LA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Alexandria via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Baton Rouge Bus Station, and Boyce, LA in around 23h 46m.

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