There are 4 ways to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Durham by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Richmond to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
6h 5m$43–86Drive 176.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Colonial Williamsburg to Durhamcar 176.3 mi
3h 16m$33–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
6h 56m$88–186Bus
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmondbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Richmond to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
6h 10m$35–68
Colonial Williamsburg to Durham by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Durham is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Durham is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Colonial Williamsburg to Durham. However, there are services departing from Williamsburg Bus Stop and arriving at Durham via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Colonial Williamsburg station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Williamsburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Colonial Williamsburg and Durham is 224 miles. The road distance is 177.4 miles.
The best way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Durham without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Durham, including transfers.
Colonial Williamsburg to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Colonial Williamsburg to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Williamsburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Durham is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Colonial Williamsburg, VA, USA and Durham, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Durham via Richmond in around 6h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Richmond to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Richmond to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colonial Williamsburg to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Colonial Williamsburg to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colonial Williamsburg to Durham is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Colonial Williamsburg to Durham.
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