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How to get fromDurham to Lake Normanby train, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Durham to Lake Norman by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Kannapolistrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kannapolis to Lake Normantaxi taxi
    2h 46m
    $109–168

  2. Drive  136.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Lake Normancar car 136.3 mi
    2h 34m
    $25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    3h 55m
    $78–108

  4. Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane RDU - CLT
    3. Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Lake Normantaxi taxi
    3h 54m
    $134–550

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane GSO - CLT
    3. Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Lake Normantaxi taxi
    3h 50m
    $178–656

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Lake Norman, NC, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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