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Raleigh, NC 27602-7099
Transportation
In 2009, Wake County had 445,735 workers age 16 and older commuting to work. The average commute time in Wake County was 23.4 minutes, which is right in line with North Carolina's average commute time of 23.2, and below the national average of 25.1.
Local Transportation
Capital Area Transit (CAT)
Service Area: City of Raleigh
Cary Transit (C-Tran)
Service Area: Town of Cary
Triangle Transit
Service Area: Regional service to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Hillsborough, and Wake Forest.
Rail Service
There are two different Amtrak stations located in Wake County (Raleigh, Cary) going to more than 10 different locations on the east coast including Balitmore, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
10 major airlines and 21 regional carriers
Direct flights to 37 domestic and international locations
400 daily flights offered from RDU
9.1 million passengers in 2010.
To learn more, please visit the RDU International website.
Regional Transportation Alliance
The Regional Transportation Alliance serves as the recognized regional business voice for transportation initiatives and policy across the Triangle. The Alliance focuses on strategic solutions that will decrease the area's commuting times, expand mobility options, improve shipping efficiency, and attract and retain top business talent.