What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Charlotte?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Charlotte is to bus which costs $21 - $45 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Charlotte?

The fastest way to get from Durham to Charlotte is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Charlotte?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Durham and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Charlotte?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham Amtrak Station station and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Durham to Charlotte?

The distance between Durham and Charlotte is 144 miles. The road distance is 141.7 miles.

How do I travel from Durham to Charlotte without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Charlotte without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $21 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Durham to Charlotte?

The bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Durham to Charlotte bus from?

Durham to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Charlotte train from?

Durham to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Durham to Charlotte?

The best way to get from Durham to Charlotte is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $21 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 2h 38m.

Where does the Durham to Charlotte bus arrive?

Durham to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Charlotte train arrive?

Durham to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Durham to Charlotte?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Charlotte is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Durham to Charlotte.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to Charlotte?

Book your Durham to Charlotte train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Durham to Charlotte?

Book your Durham to Charlotte bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Charlotte?

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

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1. Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
2h 35m
$21–45
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
2h 38m
$45–95
Drive 140.9 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Charlottecar 140.9 mi
2h 26m
$26–38
Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RDU - CLT
4h 5m
$67–448
Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane GSO - CLT
4h 7m
$116–628

Durham to Charlotte by bus

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Distance: 142.8 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 38m.

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