There are 3 ways to get from Durham to Monticello by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent
5h 34m$82–175Drive 166.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Durham to Monticellocar 166.8 mi
3h 31m$31–44Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane RDU - CHO
5h 52m$94–400
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville (CHO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Monticello is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Monticello is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Durham station to Monticello. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Charlottesville via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Durham and Monticello is 231 miles. The road distance is 167.8 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Monticello without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Durham to Monticello, including transfers.
Durham to Monticello train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Durham to Monticello is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $400 and takes 5h 52m.
Durham to Monticello train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Monticello is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Durham to Monticello.
What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Monticello, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Monticello via Greensboro and Charlottesville in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville (CHO) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
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
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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