There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Ashland by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
5h 44m$74–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Durham to Richmondbus FlixBus N2471
5h 44m$28–54Drive 166.2 mi
- Drive from Durham to Ashlandcar 166.2 mi
2h 57m$31–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Durham to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Ashland Stationtrain Northeast Regional
7h 19m$35–69
Durham to Ashland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Ashland is to bus which costs $28 - $55 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Ashland is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Ashland station. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Durham station to Ashland station. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Ashland Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Durham and Ashland is 233 miles. The road distance is 167.1 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Ashland without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Durham to Ashland, including transfers.
Durham to Ashland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Durham to Ashland is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Ashland, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Richmond 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Ashland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Durham to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Durham to Petersburg Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Durham to Ashland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Durham to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Ashland is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Durham to Ashland.
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