There are 4 ways to get from Research Triangle Park to Charlotte by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
4h 28m$48–102Drive 134.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Research Triangle Park to Charlottecar 134.4 mi
2h 57m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
5h 21m$28–52Line 700 bus, bus, fly
- Take the bus from Miami Blvd at Cornwallis Rd to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RDU - CLT
3h 53m$68–458
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle Park to Charlotte is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle Park to Charlotte is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Research Triangle Park to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Miami Blvd at Patriot Dr and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Research Triangle Park station to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Research Triangle Park and Charlotte is 158 miles. The road distance is 135.1 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle Park to Charlotte without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Research Triangle Park to Charlotte, including transfers.
Research Triangle Park to Charlotte bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Durham station.
Research Triangle Park to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Research Triangle Park to Charlotte is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Research Triangle Park, NC, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Miami Blvd at Cornwallis Rd to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
Bus from Regional Transit Center to RDU Airport at Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Research Triangle Park to Charlotte bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Research Triangle Park to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle Park to Charlotte is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Research Triangle Park to Charlotte.
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