There are 9 ways to get from Durham to Mobile by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane RDU - MOB
6h 26m$109–476Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Pensacola International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane RDU - PNS
- Take the bus from Pensacola Airport to Mobile Bus Stationbus
7h 50m$108–460Bus
- Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Grand Baybus
- Take the bus from Grand Bay to Mobilebus
14h 48m$170–239Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Statrain
27h 24m$253–611Drive 708.5 mi
- Drive from Durham to Mobilecar 708.5 mi
11h 52m$130–187Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Mobile Regional Airport
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane GSO - MOB
6h 23m$153–591Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Mobile Regional Airport
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane CLT - MOB
7h 6m$137–520Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane RDU - GPT
- Take the bus from Gulfport to Mobilebus
8h 43m$156–586Bus via Winston-Salem (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Durham to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus
17h 44m$113–190
Durham to Mobile by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Mobile is to bus via Winston-Salem which costs $110 - $190 and takes 17h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Mobile is to train and fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Mobile. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Mobile via Atlanta and Grand Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Durham station to Mobile. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Mobile Amtrak Sta via Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 24m.
The distance between Durham and Mobile is 687 miles. The road distance is 712.7 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Mobile without a car is to bus which takes 14h 48m and costs $170 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Durham to Mobile, including transfers.
Durham to Mobile bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Mobile train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Durham to Mobile is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $100 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $240 and takes 14h 48m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $650 and takes 27h 24m.
What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Mobile, AL, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Mobile via Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Doraville Station, Atlanta, and Grand Bay in around 14h 48m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Pensacola International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Durham to Mobile bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Downtown station.
Mobile is 1h behind Durham. It is currently 9:08 PM in Durham and 8:08 PM in Mobile.
Durham to Mobile train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Mobile is 713 miles. It takes approximately 11h 52m to drive from Durham to Mobile.
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