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How to get fromRaleigh to Bristolby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Bristol by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Wythevillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus
    7h 40m
    $77–149

  2. Drive 243.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Bristolcar car 243.4 mi
    4h 49m
    $45–65

  3. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane RDU - TRI
    5h 23m
    $318–962

  4. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane CLT - TRI
    6h 53m
    $161–619

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 259.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Bristol, VA, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) every 3 hours.

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