How to get from Raleigh-Durham Int'l Airport (RDU) to Wake Forest by bus?

Raleigh-Durham Int'l Airport (RDU) to Wake Forest - Bus Schedule

The RDU bus from Raleigh-Durham Int'l Airport (RDU) to Wake Forest runs from 6:43 AM to 6:43 PM, with departures every 30 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 24 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Raleigh-Durham Int'l Airport (RDU) to Wake Forest by bus

To get from Raleigh-Durham Int'l Airport (RDU) to Wake Forest in Raleigh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the RDU bus from Rdu Airport at Terminal 2 station to Slater Rd at Copley Pkwy (Nb) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 100 bus and finally take the WRX bus from Union Station - Bus Platform B station to Holding Ave at Brooks St (Wb) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The bus schedule from Raleigh-Durham Int'l Airport (RDU) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Wake Forest on the Moovit app.

144min
Bus - RDURDU
Bus - 100100
Bus - WRXWRX
Walk to Wake Forest
Leaves from Rdu Airport at Terminal 2

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Raleigh-Durham Int'l Airport (RDU)
    1800 John Brantley Blvd
  • 2
    Bus - RDURDU
    Wait for bus
    RDU
    Regional Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Slater Rd at Copley Pkwy (Nb)
    ID 1239
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Slater Rd at Copley Pkwy (Sb)
    ID 1238
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Goraleigh Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St at Raleigh Union Station
    ID 9000
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station - Bus Platform B
    ID 2002
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - WRXWRX
    Wait for bus
    WRX
    Wake Forest
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holding Ave at Brooks St (Wb)
    ID 1810
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wake Forest
    Walk to
    Wake Forest
    610 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Raleigh-Durham Int'l Airport (RDU) to Wake Forest

The distance between Raleigh-Durham Int'l Airport (RDU), Raleigh and Wake Forest, Raleigh is approximately 34.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Raleigh-Durham Int'l Airport (RDU) to Wake Forest by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Raleigh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Raleigh-Durham Int'l Airport (RDU) to Wake Forest

To check the bus schedule from Raleigh-Durham Int'l Airport (RDU) to Wake Forest using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Raleigh-Durham Int'l Airport (RDU)) and destination (Wake Forest), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Raleigh-Durham Int'l Airport (RDU) to Wake Forest?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line RDU, Bus line 100, Bus line WRX.

  • Is there a direct bus between Raleigh-Durham Int'l Airport (RDU) and Wake Forest in Raleigh?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Raleigh-Durham Int'l Airport (RDU) to Wake Forest in Raleigh?

    The RDU bus line goes from Slater Rd at Copley Pkwy (Nb) station near Raleigh-Durham Int'l Airport (RDU) to Slater Rd at Copley Pkwy (Sb) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Slater Rd at Copley Pkwy (Sb) station near Wake Forest in Raleigh.

  • How long does it take to travel from Raleigh-Durham Int'l Airport (RDU) to Wake Forest in Raleigh by bus?

    The total travel time between Raleigh-Durham Int'l Airport (RDU) and Wake Forest in Raleigh by bus is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Raleigh-Durham Int'l Airport (RDU) to get to Wake Forest in Raleigh?

    Get on the RDU bus from the Slater Rd at Copley Pkwy (Nb) stop near Raleigh-Durham Int'l Airport (RDU) in Raleigh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Raleigh-Durham Int'l Airport (RDU) and Wake Forest in Raleigh?

    Get off the bus at the Slater Rd at Copley Pkwy (Sb) stop, which is closest to Wake Forest in Raleigh.

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