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

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There are 7 ways to get from Dallas to Durham by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Dallas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DAL - RDU
    5h 27m
    $132–662

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    27h 30m
    $203–333

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    33h 28m
    $593–937

  4. Drive  1,162 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Durhamcar car 1,162 mi
    19h 8m
    $213–307

  5. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 700 bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DFW - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson Stbus bus
    6h 28m
    $149–479

  6. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane DFW - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 8m
    $142–498

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d
    $1,107–1,804

Dallas to Durham by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration27h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,072.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Dallas (DAL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southwest Medical District/Parkland to Durham via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 27h 30m.

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