Raleigh-Durham Airport to Raleigh City Centre transfer
22.5 km by road about 25 min without traffic from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
See transfer prices for your datePrivate transfers booked with Welcome Pickups. Distance and drive time: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026.
The trip
Raleigh City Centre is 22.5 km from Raleigh-Durham Airport by road. With no traffic the drive takes about 25 min; allow more at rush hour and, on arrival, for passport control and baggage. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly and see the price for your date and group size before you pay.
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FAQ
How far is Raleigh City Centre from Raleigh-Durham Airport?+
22.5 km by road from Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), about 25 min of driving without traffic (OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026).
How do I get from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Raleigh City Centre?+
A private transfer goes door to door: book it before you fly and the price for your date is shown before you pay.
Where else can I book a transfer to from Raleigh-Durham Airport?+
Other places with pre-booked transfers from RDU: Chapel Hill (28.2 km).