# RDU — Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International)

> RDU (Raleigh–Durham International) is the main international airport serving Raleigh, United States. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/rdu-raleigh-durham

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Uber or Lyft
- **Typical fare:** $22–35
- **Journey time:** 20–30 min
- **Pickup point:** Ground Transportation Center (short walk from Terminal 2)
- **Key warning:** GoTriangle Route 100 bus runs to Raleigh/Durham but only hourly — plan around it.
- **Fare reality (RDU → downtown Raleigh):** expected $22–35 (Uber) · concerning $50+ · likely scam $60 'flat rate' curb
- **Overall risk:** low — No rail link, but Uber/Lyft are cheap ($22–35) and metered taxis are regulated.
- **Last updated:** July 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of RDU, ranked

1. **Uber / Lyft** _(recommended)_ — cost $22–35, journey 20–30 min, wait 3–8 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Fast; Cheap
   - Cons: Surge at peak
2. **Taxi** — cost $32–45, journey 20–30 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: No app
   - Cons: Pricier
3. **GoTriangle Route 100** — cost $3, journey 45–60 min, wait Hourly, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap
   - Cons: Slow; Hourly service

## First 30 minutes after landing at RDU

1. Follow signs to Ground Transportation Center
2. Rideshare zone clearly marked
3. Metered taxis run $32–40 to downtown Raleigh
4. GoTriangle Route 100 to Raleigh/Durham ($3, hourly)
5. Hotel shuttles for some airport-area hotels

## Common scams at RDU

- **Curb 'flat rate' hustler** (medium risk): Unmarked drivers offer $60 flat rides to Raleigh. _How to avoid:_ Use only the metered taxi line or a booked Uber/Lyft.

## Payment warnings at RDU

- Tip 15–20% for rideshare and taxi

## Arrival checklist for RDU

- Uber/Lyft app
- Small USD for tip
- GoTriangle schedule if using bus

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Last updated: July 2026

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