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

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

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  1. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane YUL - RDU
    6h 10m
    $609–1,209

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Montreal to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2679 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Durhambus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    19h 40m
    $138–217

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Adirondack
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    24h 56m
    $224–552

  4. Drive  836 mi

    1. Drive from Montreal to Durhamcar car 836 mi
    15h 7m
    $192–277

  5. Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BTV - RDU
    8h 27m
    $141–630

  6. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane YUL - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 56m
    $175–823

  7. Train to Ogdensburg International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Brockvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane OGS - RDU
    7h 5m
    $214–1,285

  8. Bus via New York (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0200
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Durhambus bus Greyhound US0670
    21h 55m
    $143–230

Montreal to Durham by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar16Weekly Buses
Duration19h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 739.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Durham, NC, USA?

Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montreal to Durham via New York Midtown in around 19h 40m.

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