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How to get fromRaleigh to Burlingtonby plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Burlington by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Quad City International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane RDU - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Burlingtoncar car
    7h 51m
    $106–472

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    25h 47m
    $223–381

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    29h 3m
    $501–943

  4. Drive 911.3 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Burlingtoncar car 911.3 mi
    16h 4m
    $167–241

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CLT - MLI
    3. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Burlingtoncar car
    9h 24m
    $164–608

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    9h 3m
    $318–550

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 824.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Burlington, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Burlington. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), then drive to Burlington. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 bus to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, walk to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to Winston Salem(Trans Center), take the bus to Columbus - Mound St, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Galesburg, then take the taxi to Burlington.

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