There are 9 ways to get from Howard University to Durham by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), subway, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
7h 5m$37–82Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
8h 14m$87–193Drive 259.3 mi
- Drive from Howard University to Durhamcar 259.3 mi
4h 25m$48–69Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 700 bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane DCA - RDU
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson Stbus
4h 15m$559–1,210Bus via Springfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
8h 55m$39–80Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane IAD - RDU
5h 7m$60–361Bus, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 700 bus
- Take the bus from Florida Av NW+7 St NW to Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NEbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane BWI - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson Stbus
4h 53m$190–908Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane DCA - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 14m$166–924Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane IAD - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 57m$122–625
Howard University to Durham by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howard University to Durham is to bus via Springfield Bus Stop which costs $35 - $80 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Howard University to Durham is to fly and line 700 bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $550 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Howard University to Durham. However, there are services departing from Florida Av NW+7 St NW and arriving at Durham via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Howard University to Durham station. However, there are services departing from U St, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Howard University and Durham is 290 miles. The road distance is 260.8 miles.
The best way to get from Howard University to Durham without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Howard University to Durham, including transfers.
Howard University to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Howard University to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Howard University to Durham is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Howard University, DC, USA and Durham, NC, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Durham 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 6h 32m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Howard University to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Durham station.
Howard University to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howard University to Durham is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Howard University to Durham.
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