Weekday commuters to RTP office parks get the most from Route 310
GoTriangle Route 310 runs between RDU and key RTP stops in about 20–30 minutes, but it’s built around office hours, not flight banks. The bus mainly links Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 with RTP employment areas and park-and-ride lots, then hands you off to employer shuttles or other routes for Cary or Durham. If your workday or flight lines up with the commuter schedule, this can be the $2.25 ride that beats rideshare pricing by a mile.
On weekdays, Route 310 runs a limited pattern of trips clustered around morning and evening rush hours, with very few buses outside those peaks. In-vehicle time from the terminals to major RTP stops usually sits in the 20–30 minute range depending on traffic and which stop you pick. Mid-day gaps can stretch long enough that missing one bus means you’re waiting until the next commute window, so this is a plan-ahead option, not a “walk out and see what’s coming” play.
The fare is simple: standard GoTriangle pricing at $2.25 one-way, payable with cash, GoPass, or mobile options listed on GoTriangle’s site. There’s no airport surcharge and no need to prebook; you just board at the marked stop outside your terminal. If you’re stacking this with another GoTriangle route into downtown Durham or Cary, budget another $2.25 unless you’re covered by an employer or university pass.
How to ride GoTriangle Route 310 from RDU
- 1. Check the PDF timetable: Confirm that Route 310 actually runs at your arrival or departure time; some days only have a handful of trips outside 9–5 patterns.
- 2. Find the terminal bus stop: Follow ground transportation signs at Terminal 1 or 2 to the GoTriangle stop; look for the Route 310 label on the pole or bus headsign.
- 3. Have $2.25 or a pass ready: Pay the standard one-way fare when you board; ask the driver to confirm you’re on a 310 trip toward your RTP stop.
- 4. Ride 20–30 minutes to your RTP stop: Stay on until your office park, park-and-ride lot, or shuttle connection; listen for announcements or watch the stop display.
- 5. Transfer to shuttles or other buses if needed: Many riders connect to employer shuttles or another GoTriangle/GoRaleigh route to reach Cary or Durham cores.
Watch out for and pro tips
Regulars call Route 310 “more for RTP commuters than for flyers,” and that fits: service is weekday-only with no weekend trips and limited evening runs. If your inbound flight lands after the last 310 departs, you’re into Uber/Lyft pricing or a long wait. The bus also does not go straight into downtown Durham or downtown Cary, so plan on at least one transfer if that’s your destination. One simple tip: set an alarm the day before and cross-check your flight time against the 310 timetable; if you can’t match a specific departure, don’t build your whole airport plan around this route.