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There are 8 ways to get from Durham to Murphy by train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Toccoa Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Toccoa Station to Murphycar car
    9h 15m
    $183–292

  2. Drive  331.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Murphycar car 331.1 mi
    6h 3m
    $57–82

  3. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Gainesvillebus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Drive from Gainesville to Murphycar car
    9h 37m
    $78–114

  4. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane RDU - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Murphycar car
    7h 44m
    $158–926

  5. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Toccoa Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Toccoa Station to Murphycar car
    9h 55m
    $160–262

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane CLT - AVL
    3. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Murphycar car
    8h 2m
    $146–479

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane CLT - TYS
    3. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Murphycar car
    8h 4m
    $221–1,051

  8. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane CLT - GSP
    3. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Murphycar car
    8h 32m
    $160–575

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

Calendar123Weekly Planes
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 390.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Murphy, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Durham to Murphy. However, you can take the train to Charlotte Amtrak Station, take the train to Toccoa Station, then drive to Murphy. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Murphy via Gainesville in around 9h 37m.

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