The 2026 Eastern States Section of the Combustion Institute meeting

By Air

The nearest airport to Raleigh is the RDU International Airport. The airport is ranked among the most efficient airports in North America. It serves Raleigh and the Research Triangle Region.

RDU is approximately 20-30 minutes by car to the Centennial Campus of North Carolina State University.

RDU offers daily departures and arrivals on major airlines and low-cost carriers.

There is a variety of ground transportation options, including shuttles to airport taxis to rental cars to buses and other transportation services.

By Car

Raleigh is in a central position within the Southeastern United States. It is accessible through a few major interstate highways, including I-40, I-85, and I-95.

By Train

The nearest train station to the venue is the Raleigh Union Station (510 W. Martin St., Raleigh, NC 27603) in Downtown Raleigh.

Train routes stopping in Raleigh include:

The Carolinian, which travels from Charlotte to Raleigh to New York.
The Piedmont, which travels from Charlotte to Raleigh.
The Floridian, which travels from Miami to Raleigh to Chicago.