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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Durhamby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Durham by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LAX - RDU
    6h 26m
    $171–552

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus bus
    2d 9h
    $393–773

  3. Train via New Orleans (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 23h
    $895–2,053

  4. Drive 2,497 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Durhamcar car 2,497 mi
    40h 57m
    $456–659

  5. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane LAX - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 15m
    $312–1,110

  6. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LAX - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 32m
    $223–524

  7. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LAX - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 42m
    $307–759

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    3d
    $1,054–2,269

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Durham by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$393Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,250.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Durham, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Durham via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 9h.

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