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How to get fromRaleigh to Sydneyby plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to Sydney by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sydney International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane RDU - SYD
    24h 38m
    $805–2,807

  2. Bus to Myrtle Beach, fly to Sydney International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MYR - SYD
    29h 2m
    $723–2,505

  3. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane GSO - SYD
    26h 33m
    $1,009–3,355

  4. Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane ILM - SYD
    27h 50m
    $860–2,785

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CLT - SYD
    28h 4m
    $944–3,019

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane RDU - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    30h 33m
    $1,017–3,424

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Orange Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane RDU - OAG
    2. Take the bus from 4612 Mitchell Hwy to Bathurst Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bathurst Station to Central Stationtrain train
    34h 23m
    $1,255–4,281

  8. Train, bus to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane ROA - SYD
    35h 7m
    $917–2,867

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration22h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$814Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,536.9 km
  • Duration: 24h 38m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 4 hours.

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