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

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Durham by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durhambus bus Greyhound US0670
    7h 45m
    $48–92

  2. Bus via Oak Ridge

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the bus from Coble Transportation Center to N Columbia St at W Franklin Stbus bus 4
    9h 43m
    $45–77

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 38m
    $160–338

  4. Drive 287.1 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Durhamcar car 287.1 mi
    5h 4m
    $53–76

  5. Fly from Yeager Airport

    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane CRW - RDU
    5h 28m
    $94–481

  6. Bus to Tri-State Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Huntington Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane HTS - RDU
    7h 16m
    $93–439

Charleston to Durham by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Durham via Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charleston Station to Durham Amtrak Station via Charlottesville and Greensboro in around 13h 38m.

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