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How to get fromRaleigh to Crystal Riverby plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to Crystal River by plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Tampa, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane RDU - TPA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Brooksville Wawashuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Brooksville Wawa to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    6h 9m
    $222–592

  2. Drive 576.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Crystal Rivercar car 576.2 mi
    10h 1m
    $106–152

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Ocala, FLbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Ocala, FL to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    15h 36m
    $204–303

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    16h 23m
    $326–542

  5. Fly to Daytona Beach International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)plane plane RDU - DAB
    2. Drive from Daytona-Beach-Airport-DAB to Crystal Rivercar car
    5h 47m
    $142–632

  6. Fly to Orlando, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane RDU - MCO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Sleep Innshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sleep Inn to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    6h 27m
    $248–502

  7. Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane RDU - GNV
    2. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Ocala, FLbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ocala, FL to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    9h 33m
    $196–556

  8. Bus, taxi via Sumter

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Ocala, FLbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Ocala, FL to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    18h 31m
    $214–338

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa (TPA) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 693.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Crystal River, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Crystal River. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Tampa (TPA), walk to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal, take the shuttle to Brooksville Wawa, then take the taxi to Crystal River. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 bus to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, walk to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to Jacksonville, take the bus to Gainesville, walk to Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station, take the line 1 bus to UF Health Archer Road, walk to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr, take the bus to Ocala, FL, then take the taxi to Crystal River.

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