There are 5 ways to get from Durham to Portsmouth by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
6h 22m$86–181Drive 170.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Durham to Portsmouthcar 170.9 mi
3h 42m$32–45Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0654s
6h 51m$37–66Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane RDU - ORF
5h 37m$374–596Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane CLT - ORF
6h 19m$141–561
Durham to Portsmouth by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Portsmouth is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Portsmouth station. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Raleigh Bus Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Durham station to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Durham and Portsmouth is 279 miles. The road distance is 171.9 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Durham to Portsmouth, including transfers.
Durham to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Durham to Portsmouth train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Durham to Portsmouth is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Portsmouth, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Durham to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Durham to Portsmouth train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Portsmouth is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Durham to Portsmouth.
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