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

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

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane RDU - FAI
    13h 51m
    $396–1,306

  2. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane FAY - FAI
    17h 36m
    $320–1,240

  3. Drive  4,235.4 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Fairbankscar car 4,235.4 mi
    3d 4h
    $773–1,117

  4. 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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane GSO - FAI
    17h 13m
    $406–1,500

  5. 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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane CLT - FAI
    17h 27m
    $357–1,330

  6. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane RIC - FAI
    17h 38m
    $377–1,442

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration10h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$315Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,424.8 mi
  • Duration: 13h 51m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Fairbanks (FAI) 5 times a day.

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