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

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There are 5 ways to get from Durham to Lake Norman by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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
    $119–178

  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 / ...
    4h 55m
    $83–122

  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 57m
    $139–550

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

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    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 52m
    $178–701

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

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest 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?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.

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