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How to get fromRaleigh to Skyline Driveby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Skyline Drive by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Culpeper Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Skyline Drivetaxi taxi
    8h 11m
    $161–288

  2. Drive 237.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Skyline Drivecar car 237.5 mi
    5h 27m
    $44–63

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlottesville City Bus Hub to Madison - Food Lionbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Madison - Food Lion to Skyline Drivetaxi taxi
    10h 21m

  4. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane RDU - CHO
    2. Drive from Charlottesville (CHO) to Skyline Drivecar car
    6h 11m
    $62–356

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane RDU - IAD
    2. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Front Royal Walmartbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Front Royal Walmart to Skyline Drivetaxi taxi
    5h 47m
    $440–1,500

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane RDU - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Culpeper Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Skyline Drivetaxi taxi
    6h 29m
    $638–1,330

  7. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane GSO - IAD
    3. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Front Royal Walmartbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Front Royal Walmart to Skyline Drivetaxi taxi
    7h 7m
    $189–571

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville (CHO) flights

Calendar109Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 338.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Skyline Drive. However, you can take the train to Greensboro, take the train to Culpeper Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Skyline Drive. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 bus to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, walk to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to Richmond, take the bus to Charlottesville Amtrak Station, walk to W Main St at The Flats, take the bus to Downtown Transit Station, take the bus to Madison - Food Lion, then take the taxi to Skyline Drive.

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