There are 8 ways to get from Minnesota to Durham by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane MSP - RDU
5h 19m$128–408Fly Rochester to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane RST - RDU
8h 25m$107–593Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus
32h 50m$215–356Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
36h 9m$360–896Drive 1,160.1 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Durhamcar 1,160.1 mi
20h 45m$212–306Fly Duluth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane DLH - RDU
7h 59m$117–608Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane MSP - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 21m$244–1,172Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
38h 44m$351–815
Minnesota to Durham by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Durham is to fly which costs $120 - $410 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Durham is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $120 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Durham via Chicago Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota to Durham station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 9m.
The distance between Minnesota and Durham is 1009 miles. The road distance is 1166.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Durham without a car is to bus which takes 32h 50m and costs $210 - $360.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Minnesota to Durham, including transfers.
Minnesota to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minnesota to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Durham is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $120 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $360 and takes 32h 50m, you could also train, which costs $360 - $900 and takes 36h 9m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, 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 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Rochester to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Minnesota to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Durham is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 6:53 AM in Minnesota and 7:53 AM in Durham.
Minnesota to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Durham is 1167 miles. It takes approximately 20h 45m to drive from Minnesota to Durham.
Book your Minnesota to Durham bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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