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How to get fromBirmingham to Durhamby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Durham by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 700 bus

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    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BHM - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson Stbus bus
    3h 12m
    $111–574

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0622s / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    10h 40m
    $77–162

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Birmingham to Greensborotrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    14h 59m
    $184–379

  4. Drive 525.7 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Durhamcar car 525.7 mi
    8h 57m
    $96–139

  5. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane BHM - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 40m
    $181–793

Birmingham to Durham by bus

Calendar27Weekly Buses
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 500.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Durham via Atlanta Bus Station in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birmingham to Durham Amtrak Station via Greensboro in around 14h 59m.

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