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How to get fromMinneapolis to Durhamby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Durham by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MSP - RDU
    5h 14m
    $128–408

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus bus
    32h 55m
    $244–394

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    35h 46m
    $786–1,324

  4. Drive  1,160.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Durhamcar car 1,160.1 mi
    20h 45m
    $212–306

  5. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane MSP - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h
    $161–637

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    37h 35m
    $639–1,111

Minneapolis to Durham by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration32h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,002.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Durham via Chicago Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 32h 55m.

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