There are 7 ways to get from Durham to Summerville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto
8h 12m$152–251Drive 246.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Durham to Summervillecar 246.6 mi
5h 36m$45–65Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Summervillebus Greyhound US0645S
9h$54–91Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane RDU - CHS
5h 56m$349–646Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane GSO - CHS
6h 10m$205–646Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane CLT - CHS
6h 14m$212–600Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Columbia, drive
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Columbia (CAE)plane CLT - CAE
- Drive from Columbia-Airport-CAE to Summervillecar
7h 5m$138–454
Durham to Summerville by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Summerville is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Summerville is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Summerville. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Summerville via Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Durham station to Summerville station. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Selma Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Durham and Summerville is 300 miles. The road distance is 248.1 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Summerville without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Durham to Summerville, including transfers.
Durham to Summerville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Durham to Summerville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Durham to Summerville is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs $150 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 9h, you could also fly, which costs $340 - $650 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Summerville, Dorchester County, SC, USA?
You can take a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Summerville via Selma Station, Charleston Amtrak Station, and Charleston Bus Station in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Summerville once daily. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- 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 Summerville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Durham to Summerville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Summerville station.
Durham to Summerville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Summerville is 248 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Durham to Summerville.
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