There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Durham by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or train
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Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 700 bus
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CLT - RDU
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson Stbus
2h 23m$59–390Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
4h 6m$24–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
4h 27m$50–105Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Durham147 mi
2h 34mDrive 147 mi
- Drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Durhamcar 147 mi
2h 34m$27–39Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane CLT - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
3h 7m$114–597
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Durham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Durham is to bus which costs $24 - $50 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Durham is to fly and line 700 bus which takes 2h 23m and costs $55 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Durham. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Douglas Airport and arriving at Durham via Transit Center- Bay E and Charlotte Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte Airport (CLT) station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from CTC Station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Durham is 147 miles. The road distance is 147.9 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Durham without a car is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $24 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Durham, including transfers.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Durham is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $24 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA and Durham, NC, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Durham station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Durham is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Durham.
There are 408+ hotels available in Durham.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Durham. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.