There are 3 ways to get from Research Triangle to Charlotte by plane, train or car
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Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Charlotte (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Charlotte is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Charlotte is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs $75 - $280.
The distance between Research Triangle and Charlotte is 138 miles. The road distance is 155.9 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Charlotte without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $130.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Research Triangle to Charlotte, including transfers.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Charlotte is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs $75 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $130 and takes 3h 16m.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Charlotte is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Research Triangle to Charlotte.
There are 568+ hotels available in Charlotte. Prices start at $52 USD per night.
- Distance: 137.8 miles
- Duration: 1h 53m
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Research Triangle to Charlotte every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $6 - $95 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh/Durham to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $550
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6 - $95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $6 - $35
- Child Coach - short notice
- $21 - $35
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $17 - $55
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $19 - $60
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $24 - $45
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $35 - $120
- Business Seat - short notice
- $40 - $100
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $20 - $95
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