There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Grandfather Mountain by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus Charlotte
7h 16m$136–197Drive 181.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Durham to Grandfather Mountaincar 181.6 mi
3h 29m$34–48Train, bus via Hickory
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airportbus
- Take the bus from Hickory Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus
7h 52m$159–248Train, bus
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outletsbus Charlotte
7h 31m$164–253
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Grandfather Mountain is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Grandfather Mountain is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Grandfather Mountain. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Blowing Rock - Tanger Outlets via Trade St & Graham St, Transit Center- Bay V and Charlotte Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Durham and Grandfather Mountain is 255 miles. The road distance is 182.7 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Grandfather Mountain without a car is to bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Durham to Grandfather Mountain, including transfers.
Durham to Grandfather Mountain bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Grandfather Mountain bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Grandfather Mountain is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Durham to Grandfather Mountain.
There are 2047+ hotels available in Grandfather Mountain.
What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Grandfather Mountain, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Durham to Grandfather Mountain via Charlotte Bus Station, Trade St & Graham St, Transit Center- Bay A, Transit Center- Bay V, Charlotte Douglas Airport, Charlotte Airport, and Blowing Rock - Tanger Outlets in around 7h 16m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- 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 Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 828-327-2340
- [email protected]
- Website
- hickoryhop.com
Bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- hickoryhop.com
Bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- hickoryhop.com
Bus from Hickory Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- hickoryhop.com
Bus from Charlotte Airport to Blowing Rock - Tanger Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- hickoryhop.com
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