There are 6 ways to get from Durham to Summerville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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$77–178Drive 246.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Durham to Summervillecar 246.6 mi
5h 35m$45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Summervillebus Greyhound US0643S
9h 20m$55–108Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane RDU - CHS
5h 47m$329–696Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly
- 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 6m$430–1,463Train 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 Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane CLT - CHS
6h 20m$172–555
Durham to Summerville by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Summerville is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Summerville is to drive which takes 5h 35m 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 Charlotte Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
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 $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Durham to Summerville, including transfers.
Durham to Summerville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Durham 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 $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $320 - $700 and takes 5h 47m.
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, you can take a bus from Durham to Summerville via Charlotte Bus Station in around 9h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- 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 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
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
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Summerville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Durham to Summerville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus 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 35m to drive from Durham to Summerville.
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