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Service to and from RDU

“Direct service from Raleigh to RDU Airport begins August 16th!”

Traveling TO RDU Airport (Departing Flights)

The Triangle Transit Route 100 connects Raleigh and the Triangle Transit Regional Transit Center (RTC) with the Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) Airport, Monday through Saturday. Triangle Transit does not run on Sundays.

The information below will help you make your connection smoothly. RDU currently recommends arriving at the airport 2 hours before your flight time to allow for baggage check-in, security screening, and boarding. Please visit the RDU Travel Tips page for more information.

Before You Fly:

You can view and print Airport Shuttle schedules and a map of the airport. The links below will open in a new window.

Weekday Schedules:

*transfer to/from buses to Chapel Hill, Durham, Cary, Apex, and RTP Shuttles

Saturday Schedules:

*transfer to/from buses to Chapel Hill and Durham

Terminal 1 or Terminal 2?

Airport signs on the road to the airport (which can be seen from the bus) designate the terminal used by your airline. You may also check the RDU Website or ask the bus operator.

Create a Customized Transit Trip Itinerary from Your Starting Point to RDU Airport:

Going to Terminal 1 | Going to Terminal 2

Traveling FROM RDU Airport (Arriving Flights)

Before You Fly:

You can view and print Airport Shuttle schedules and a map of the airport. The links below will open in a new window.

Weekday Schedules:

*transfer to/from buses to Chapel Hill, Durham, Cary, Apex, and RTP Shuttles

Saturday Schedules:

*transfer to/from buses to Chapel Hill and Durham

Create a Customized Transit Trip Itinerary from Your Starting Point to RDU Airport:

Departing from Terminal 1 | Departing from Terminal 2

If Your Flight Arrives at Terminal 1:

Once you collect your baggage, head outside to the curb and follow the signs to the Triangle Transit bus stop near Zone 9 (Prearranged Services) on the Ground Transportation drop-off/pickup traffic island (see image below). The stop is less than a 2-3 minute walk from the baggage claim area. A Transit Information tube with route schedule is provided for your convenience.

Bus Stop at Terminal 1 at RDU Airport

If Your Flight Arrives at Terminal 2:

Once you collect your baggage, head outside to the commercial pickup curb (see image below). The stop is located in between zone 14 (rental car shuttles) & zone 15 (hotel shuttles).

Picture of the bus stop at Terminal 2

Traveling from RDU Airport to Distant Destinations

If you need to travel from RDU Airport to a destination outside of the Triangle area please refer to the following services:

GREYHOUND BUS SERVICES

Durham Greyhound Station
515 W Pettigrew St
Durham, NC 27701 (map)
Take the Triangle Transit route 100 to the Regional Transit Center (RTC) and catch the route 700 to the Durham Station. The Greyhound buses depart from the Durham Station.

Raleigh Greyhound Station
314 W Jones St
Raleigh, NC 27603 (map)
Take the Triangle Transit route 100 to Raleigh. Get off the bus at ~300 Hillsborough Street near the tall, round Clarion hotel. Walk ~4 blocks north to 314 West Jones St.

AMTRAK TRAIN SERVICES

Durham Amtrak Station
601 W Main St
Durham, NC 27701 (map)
Take the Triangle Transit route 100 to the Regional Transit Center (RTC) and catch the route 700 to the Durham Station. Walk 1 block on Chapel Hill Street, then take a left on W Main Street. The station will be on your left.

Cary Amtrak Station
211 N Academy St
Cary, NC 27513 (map)
Take the Triangle Transit route 100 to the Regional Transit Center (RTC) and catch the route 301 to the Cary Amtrak Station. NOTE: The 301 route only operates during peak hours (6am-9am; 3pm-6pm), Monday-Friday.

Raleigh Amtrak Station
320 W Cabarrus St
Raleigh, NC 27601(map)
Take the Triangle Transit route 100 to the downtown Raleigh CAT bus station. From here, catch the CAT Route 7 South Saunders, Route 11 Avent Ferry, Route 21 Caraleigh or Route 36 Garner Station bus and ask the driver to drop you off at the Amtrak station at 320 West Cabarrus Street.

SERVICES TO OTHER DISTANT DESTINATIONS

Visit the RDU Airport web site for other services to distant destinations.