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Uber and Lyft from NC State University to RDU

We estimate UberX at $32–44 and Lyft at $30–36 for the 17.0-mile trip from NC State University to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU), which takes about 21 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$30–$60

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Lyft is lowest at $30–$36.

Typical prices, not live

Lyft Lyft

4 seats · Lowest

$30–$36

Good confidence. Serves Raleigh-Durham. New to Lyft? First-ride offer

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Uber UberX

4 seats

$32–$44

Good confidence. Serves Raleigh-Durham. New to Uber? First-ride offer

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Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats

$50–$60

Good confidence. City of Raleigh (Raleigh Police Department taxi inspections) meter rates. Hail one, use a taxi stand or a local taxi app.

What these prices include

Each range covers what about half of riders are quoted at this hour. Apps often show different riders different prices at the same moment, so check before you book.

We found no tolls on this route. Tips are not included.

Estimates, not quotes.

Price by ride type

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$28–39 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$27–32 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$32–44 UberX · 4 seats	$30–36 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$37–52 Priority · 4 seats	$33–41 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$39–55 Comfort · 4 seats	$39–48 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$44–62 UberXL · 6 seats	$40–49 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$63–88 Black · 4 seats	$66–82 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$80–113 Black SUV · 6 seats	$80–99 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$36–50 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the RDU airport dropoff fee of $4.54. Tolls we know of are included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $50–60 before tip, from the city's regulated rates. Taxi rates do not surge. See taxi rates in Raleigh-Durham.

Self-driving rides on this route

No self-driving service we track covers this trip. See self-driving rides in Raleigh-Durham or everywhere they are available.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from NC State University to RDU?

We estimate UberX at $32–44 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $44–62. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from NC State University to RDU?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $30–36 and Lyft XL at $40–49 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from NC State University to RDU?

Lyft tends to be a little cheaper on this route in our estimates, but the two are close and either can be cheaper at a given moment. Compare both before booking.

How much is a taxi from NC State University to RDU?

We estimate a metered taxi at $50–60, before tip. Taxi rates are regulated and do not surge, so a taxi can be the cheaper choice when ride apps are busy.

How long is the ride from NC State University to RDU?

About 21 minutes for 17.0 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from NC State University to RDU?

Not for this exact trip right now, based on the service areas we track.

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