Transport at RDU
10 ways to get to and from Raleigh/Durham: Rail connection · Bus · Intercity coach · Van · Rideshare · Taxi · Private car.
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Rail connection
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~Total journey typically 45–75 minutes including bus ride and walk/transfer between GoRaleigh Station and Union Station, depending on wait times.
Route 100 is $2.25 one-way; additional local bus within Raleigh is around $1.25–$2.25 depending on system, so the total transit cost RDU → Union Station can be roughly $2–5.
Bus
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~Scheduled in-vehicle time RDU → downtown Raleigh is roughly 30–35 minutes; real trip time with waiting and transfers is commonly 45–60 minutes.
$2.25 one-way (standard local/express fare); free transfers within the GoTriangle system when using the same ticket or pass.
Intercity coach
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~Total journey RDU → Greyhound station typically runs 45–75 minutes including the transfer and walking or short cab ride.
Route 100 from RDU to downtown is $2.25; a short local bus or taxi/ridehail from GoRaleigh Station to the Greyhound station typically adds a few dollars, so total cost is often in the $2–15 range depending on method.
Van
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~Reported shuttle ride times from nearby hotels to RDU terminals are typically 5–15 minutes depending on distance and traffic, not including wait time.
Most airport-area hotel shuttles are complimentary for registered guests (cost included in room rate).
Rideshare
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~Travel time is similar to Uber: roughly 20–30 minutes to most central city destinations under normal traffic.
User reports suggest typical standard Lyft rides from RDU to central Raleigh or Durham cost around $20–40 depending on demand.
Taxi
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~Reported ride times to downtown Raleigh or Durham are usually 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Typical reported fares are around $25–40 from RDU to central Raleigh or Durham, based on multiple Google and Yelp reviews (exact official zone chart not independently confirmed).
Private car
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~Travel time is similar to taxis and rideshare for a given route—about 20–40 minutes to most core Triangle destinations—though drivers often aim to arrive early for pickups.
Reviews describe prices as higher than UberX or taxis and based on pre-set point-to-point rates; exact dollar amounts vary by destination and are not consistently published in user reviews.