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How to get fromDurham to Amherstby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent
    5h 28m
    $52–126

  2. Drive 127.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Amherstcar car 127.7 mi
    2h 50m
    $24–34

  3. Bus via Danville

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro to Danvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Danville Transit System Hub to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus
    6h 15m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent
    5h 34m
    $62–146

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2605
    6h 55m
    $41–91

Durham to Amherst by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Amherst, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Durham to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst via Greensboro and Danville Transit System Hub in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham Amtrak Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst via Greensboro, Lynchburg, and Lynchburg Amtrak Station in around 5h 34m.

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