There are 7 ways to get from El Paso to Durham by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ELP - RDU
9h 48m$273–1,048Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane ELP - OAJ
- Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Durhamcar
11h 4m$270–977Bus via Houston
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Durhambus
37h 1m$324–534Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from El Paso Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 5h$688–1,414Drive 1,796.4 mi
- Drive from El Paso to Durhamcar 1,796.4 mi
28h 32m$328–474Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane ELP - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 35m$394–1,517Bus
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus
39h 5m$291–558
El Paso to Durham by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Paso to Durham is to bus which costs $290 - $600 and takes 39h 5m.
The fastest way to get from El Paso to Durham is to fly which takes 9h 48m and costs $270 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from El Paso to Durham. However, there are services departing from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co and arriving at Durham via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd and Atlanta Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from El Paso station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from El Paso Station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between El Paso and Durham is 1656 miles. The road distance is 1806.9 miles.
The best way to get from El Paso to Durham without a car is to bus via Houston which takes 37h 1m and costs $320 - $550.
It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from El Paso to Durham, including transfers.
El Paso to Durham bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co station.
El Paso to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from El Paso Station.
The best way to get from El Paso to Durham is to fly which takes 9h 48m and costs $270 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Houston, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 37h 1m, you could also train, which costs $650 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 5h.
What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Durham, NC, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Durham via Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Smith St @ Lamar St, Theater District Rusk EB, Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Doraville Station, Civic Center Station, and Atlanta Downtown in around 37h 1m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,400
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from El Paso Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $390–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $120–260
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Downtown to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
El Paso to Durham bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr station.
Durham is 2h ahead of El Paso. It is currently 10:53 PM in El Paso and 12:53 AM in Durham.
El Paso to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Paso to Durham is 1807 miles. It takes approximately 28h 32m to drive from El Paso to Durham.
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