There are 7 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Durham by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane FLL - RDU
4h 59m$138–459Train to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beachtrain
- Fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane PBI - RDU
6h 48m$85–283Bus
- Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2473
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S / ...
18h 10m$124–189Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Carytrain Floridian
21h 59m$237–552Drive 774.5 mi
- Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Durhamcar 774.5 mi
13h 28m$142–205Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane MIA - RDU
5h 31m$110–712Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane MIA - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 32m$176–826
Fort Lauderdale to Durham by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Durham is to train and fly which costs $85 - $290 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Durham is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $130 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Lauderdale to Durham. However, there are services departing from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride and arriving at Durham via Fayetteville Bus Station and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort Lauderdale station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 59m.
The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Durham is 708 miles. The road distance is 779 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Durham without a car is to bus which takes 18h 10m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Fort Lauderdale to Durham, including transfers.
Fort Lauderdale to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride station.
Fort Lauderdale to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Durham is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $130 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 18h 10m, you could also train, which costs $230 - $550 and takes 21h 59m.
What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Durham, NC, USA?
JetBlue Airways, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Durham via Fayetteville Bus Station and Raleigh Bus Station in around 18h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Miami International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Miami International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from President Donald J. Trump International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Fort Lauderdale to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Fayetteville Bus Station.
Fort Lauderdale to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Lauderdale to Durham is 779 miles. It takes approximately 13h 28m to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Durham.
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