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

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There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Wellington by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Wellington

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane RDU - WLG
    24h 48m
    $1,012–3,616

  2. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Wellington

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CLT - WLG
    28h 3m
    $1,284–3,978

  3. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Palmerston, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane RDU - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    27h 53m
    $1,021–3,568

  4. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Wellington

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane RIC - WLG
    28h 30m
    $1,250–4,381

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to New Plymouth Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane RDU - NPL
    2. Take the bus from New Plymouth to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    32h 31m
    $1,093–3,684

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration23h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,069Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,814.4 km
  • Duration: 24h 48m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Wellington, New Zealand?

United Airlines, Air New Zealand, and four other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wellington (WLG) 4 times a day.

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